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October Monthly Mental Health Digest from UHS

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👥 The Mental Health Student Advisory Board (SAB) is accepting applications!
SAB enhances UHS Mental Health Services and initiatives by offering feedback, advocating for student needs, and participating in outreach events. Applications are currently open until October 26. Learn more and apply on our website!

🧠🏠 The Student Mental Health Hub is now OPEN!
Created by UHS in collaboration with several student-led, mental health–focused organizations, this new space is designed to foster peer-to-peer support and host meaningful programs. Inside the hub, you’ll find:

🗣 Group Counseling enrollment is closing soon!
Our group counseling programs provide supportive, community-based care. Fall groups include:

  • Practicing Self-Compassion
  • Creative Arts Process Group
  • ADHD Skills Training
  • Grief Support Group
  • …and more!

👉 To join, students can log into MyUHS to schedule a pre-group orientation.

💬 Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk offers 20-minute drop-in consultations with a UHS mental health provider.
📍 College Library, Room 2191D

  • Monday–Thursday | 3:00–5:00 PM
  • Friday | 1:30–3:30 PM

See the full schedule on our website, including partnered sections with colleges and departments.

🚨 Crisis Services
The Mental Health Crisis Support Line is staffed by licensed professionals 24/7.
📞 608-265-5600 (option 9)

📅 Upcoming Events

  • Depression and Anxiety Screening
    October 3 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 333 East Campus Mall, Room 7001
  • Mental Wellbeing Resource Fair
    October 9 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Library Mall | Learn more!
  • Chillax with UHS Mental Health Services: Create your own needle-felted pumpkin
    October 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3rd floor of Student Activity Center | Register
  • Dogs on Call
    October 13 | 6:30–8:00 PM | Student Mental Health Hub (Student Activity Center, Room 3203)
  • Thrive Workshop: Procrastination
    October 14 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Virtual | Register
  • Chillax with UHS Mental Health Services: Create your own needle-felted pumpkin
    October 17 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 3rd floor of Student Activity Center | Register
  • Dogs on Call
    October 24 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Student Mental Health Hub (Student Activity Center, Room 3203)
  • Thrive Workshop: Motivation
    October 28 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Witte Residence Hall, Classroom 106 | Register
  • Chillax with UHS Mental Health Services: Create your own needle-felted pumpkin
    October 31 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 3rd floor of Student Activity Center | Register