UWM Mental Health is April 29 – May 3, 2024! Join SHAW for a week of activities dedicated to mental health awareness, self-care, and celebrating community!
Events
Monday, April 29
Difficulty sleeping? Daytime sleepiness? In this workshop, you can expect to discuss the benefits of sleep, assess your own quality of sleep, learn effective sleep strategies, and design your sleep routine.
Tuesday, April 30
Join us for this virtual event featuring UWM Alumni speaking on their life after graduation and how they have navigated it.
Tuesday, April 30
Take a short break in your day to join us for a 30-minute session of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities.
Tuesday, April 30
Join the Student Health and Wellness Center and Outdoor Pursuits for a group walk and mindfulness activities!
Panther Baseball Game
Wednesday, May 1
3:05 pm, Franklin Field (vs. Northern Illinois)
UWM Students’ Admission is FREE with your Student ID.
UWM Students’ Admission is FREE with your Student ID.
Wednesday, May 1
In this workshop, we’ll explore the intersection of mindfulness and drinking by highlighting components of mindfulness, reviewing harm reduction strategies related to drinking, and reviewing how you can apply these components and strategies to decisions around drinking.
Wag-more Wednesday
Wednesday, May 1
Come hang out with our four-legged friends for some pet therapy. All throughout the day, Gold Meir Library Learning Commons.
Thursday, May 2
Join SHAW for a self-care celebration in Spaights Plaza from 11 am – 2 pm on Thursday, May 2nd.
Thursday, May 2
You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide.
Calm & Crafty (for parents and kids!)
Thursday, May 2
Self-care can be fun! Take a break to recharge and reenergize with arts and crafts.
Thursday, May 2
Join us at the Cambridge Commons for a creative self-care session! Open to University Residents and their guests!
Friday, May 3
Let’s take a break! In this workshop, we will discuss the stressors in our lives, reflect on the tools and strategies we currently use to cope and take care of ourselves, and explore new ways to proactively manage stress.
All Week Promotions
Rise Above Stigma Displays
As part of Mental Health Week, April 29th through May 3rd, join a community of Panthers who are rising above mental health stigma by contributing to the Rise Above Stigma displays across campus. At each display, individuals will have the opportunity to respond to two prompts, write their responses on a circle, and add their circles to the balloon display.
Rise Above Stigma displays will be located in:
- NWQ 1st floor hallway
- Library Learning Commons