Hello! I’m Sarah, and I am the Health Promotion Specialist at WesWell. October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re excited to host a series of events that highlight support, connection, and well-being across our campus. Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week and take part in meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and recharge.
Upcoming Events:
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
Date: Monday October 6th, 9:30-11:00am
Location: Usdan 108
Description: Join WesWell for Green Dot training! The goal of Green Dot is to implement a bystander intervention strategy that prevents and reduces power-based personal violence, including sexual violence. This training teaches you the skills & tools needed to help you be a proactive and reactive bystander as well as a caring Cardinal. A Green Dot is a behavior, choice, or action that promotes safety for everyone.
All trainees will leave with a FREE WES GREEN DOT T-SHIRT
Anxiety Club Screening:
Date: October 8th, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Ring
Description: ANXIETY CLUB, which had its world premiere at DOC NYC film festival (the first of 30 festival invitations) and recently won a Mental Health America Media Award, follows Tiffany Jenkins – a comedian and author with millions of followers – as she undergoes exposure therapy. Meditation teacher Tara Brach, Ph.D leads comedian Joe List through a guided meditation to help him transcend his fears and anxieties. Tiffany, Joe, and comedians Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn, and Eva Victor offer candid reflections on their relationship with anxiety through exclusive interviews, standup performances, sketch videos and more. Watch the trailer for ANXIETY CLUB.
QPR Training:
Date: October 9th, 12:00-1:30PM
Location: Usdan 108
Description: QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer—the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. The evidence-based suicide prevention training teaches participants how to help students, colleagues, and others who may be in crisis. Participants will receive a formal certificate upon completion which is valid for 2 years. This training is open to faculty, staff, and students.
Stress Less Fest:
Date: October 10th, 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Huss Lawn
Description: Join WesWell, campus, and community partners to learn about the different resources available to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Stress Less Fest falls on October 10th from 11:00am-1:00pm on Huss Lawn, which is the same day as World Mental Health Day! Rain date and location is TBD. We will have interactive activities, giveaways, chances to win prizes, and a visit from Ruthie the therapy dog from 12:00-1:00! We hope to see you there!
Sarah Gossman
Health Promotion Specialist
WesWell, Office of Health Education
287 High Street, Office 105
Middletown, CT 06459
(860) 685-2466 | sgossman@wesleyan.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Schedule a meeting with me here!
