Buck the Stigma Mental Health Awareness Week

By: Jenna Brown on Oct 12, 2017 in ASI Student Government

Article Revised: Oct 13, 2017 14:28 PM

"One in four college students lives with a mental illness, and it’s critical that these students have the support they need,” Secretary of Health and Wellbeing on the ASI Executive Cabinet Haley Wintsch said.

ASI Student Government, PULSE, and Campus Health & Wellbeing have partnered for the annual Buck the Stigma Mental Health Awareness Week, the largest stigma-reducing campaign on campus. Starting Monday, Oct. 16, each day of the week will highlight a mental health issue and include events, activities, speakers, and an awareness gallery to shine a light on stigmas surrounding mental health.

“The primary goal of Buck the Stigma is to get rid of the stigma behind mental illness and receiving treatment for mental illness. It’s also our priority to educate students on the warning signs and to give them resources. This campaign is here to help all students and to change the campus climate around mental health,” Wintsch said.

In addition to the below activities and events, an interactive mental health awareness gallery will be displayed all week on Dexter Lawn.

Monday, Oct. 16: Beautifully You

  • University Union Plaza, 10 a.m. to noon: Participate in activities promoting body positivity. Visit with campus partners including Student Government, PULSE, Safer, and SLO County Behavioral Health.

Tuesday, Oct. 17: Meditate & Educate

  • Dexter Lawn, 10 a.m. to noon: De-stress with lawn yoga, guided meditation, Mustang Mandala coloring, a ball pit, and more.
  • UU Plaza, 10 a.m. to noon: Visit with campus partners including Student Government, PULSE, Transitions-Mental Health Association, and Adventure Aide.
  • Robert E. Kennedy Library Atrium, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Participate in a water coloring activity to practice self-expression and stress management.
  • Kreuzberg Coffee Company, 8 to 10 p.m.: Participate in an open mic night dedicated to depressive disorders.

Wednesday, Oct. 18: What You Don’t See

  • UU Plaza, 10 a.m. to noon: Grab free coffee and doughnuts while you visit with campus partners including Student Government, PULSE, Safer, Transitions-Mental Health Association, and the Cal Poly Psychology Club. Listen to a speaker presentation from 11 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, Oct. 19: Survive & Thrive

  • Second floor of the UU, all day: 17 backpacks will be placed on seats representing the Cal Poly students that lost their lives to suicide.
  • Dexter Lawn, 11 a.m. to noon: Musical performance by the Music Production Union and henna tattoos.

Friday, Oct. 20: 20th Annual Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament

  • Cal Poly Recreation Center, faculty/staff division 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., student division 1:30 to 4 p.m.: The annual tournament is a fundraiser and educational event held in memory of Cal Poly alumnus Mark Reuling who lost his life to bipolar disorder. An event T-shirt and Woodstock’s Pizza will be provided. Visit ASI Access to register.

Follow the below social media accounts for daily updates and information about Buck the Stigma:

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