FREE Mental Health Webinars
Take a step back away from your TikTok… put the textbook down… and join us for some much-deserved self-care!
The University of Wisconsin System is thrilled to partner with Mantra Health, an evidence-based mental health provider, to offer you a series of free mental health webinars.
Your mental and emotional well-being needs to be a priority, especially when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked. This is the best time to put yourself first.
Join us for the following sessions, which have been specifically designed for you. 🔽
Building Healthy Relationships with Social Media
Monday, February 13th at 12:00 pm CT
Social media can be a creative outlet for students, but it can also increase levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Identify signs of a social media addiction and develop techniques to improve your attention, focus, and mood through mindful awareness of social media and technology engagement.
Suicide Prevention Training
Friday, February 17th at 3:00 pm CT & April 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm CT
Led by experts from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, you’ll learn about the nature of suicide, suicide-related statistics, how to assess suicide risk factors, and where to access campus-wide resources when faced with a crisis situation.
Friday, March 10, 2023, at 12:00 pm CT
Gain a deeper understanding of test-taking anxiety and practice skills to be successful during exams. We’ll talk about the ways in which stress and anxiety show up in our bodies and the impact they have on academic performance. You’ll also learn about and practice useful strategies to calm your body and mind in preparation for your upcoming exams.
What in the Mental Health?!?!? The Re-Stigmatization of Mental Health
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2:00 pm CT
Mental health has widely been stigmatized throughout the world. Many individuals fail to seek treatment because they internalize needing mental health support as a sign of weakness. In this workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of mental health. We will discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health and supporting your peers. You will learn about valuable strategies to help identify mental health problems and ways to destigmatize the ongoing negative mental health perception.
Don't Lose Your Stripes, It's All About You!
Monday, May 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm CT
Research Papers, group projects, midterms, finals......with so many academic demands, life can often feel overwhelming. There are times when it appears very difficult to meet deadlines, expectations, and fulfill obligations all while maintaining a healthy life balance. It is important to recognize the power that is within you and eliminate negative thoughts, which can impact your ability to excel during challenging times. This session is all about you! You got this!