Candlelight Vigil
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Beat the Blues Week 2016 concludes with a candlelight vigil to recognize lives lost to suicide, loss survivors, and those struggling with mental illness. All are invited as we raise awareness of depression and the prevention of suicide. Read more
Film Screening & Panel: 22 Veterans Per Day
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
The Blues Project's Beat the Blues Week invites the campus community to a screening of the "Project 22" documentary. The film is titled for the 22 veterans that take their own lives each day in the United States. A panel discussion will immediately follow the screening to focus on this issue faced by our military community and how creating awareness can show our Veterans that there is hope for them. Read more
Middle Eastern Students & Mental Health
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The campus community is invited as we explore the stigma, barriers, and common perceptions/attitudes around mental health and help-seeking behavior amongst Middle Eastern students. Read more
Art Therapy: Uncovering Your Mask
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
We invite you to attend this event where we will use art to help attendees process thoughts and feelings, promote self-reflection, and become more mindful of the present moment. We will have art supplies such as paint, paint brushes, markers, chalk, glue, and magazines for attendees to use during this event. Read more
Free Depression Screenings
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:00am
In honor of Beat the Blues Week, The Blues Project invites all members of the campus community to come learn about the anonymous self-assessments available for evaluating mental health symptoms. Those in attendance, will have an opportunity to take a self-assessment for symptoms of depression. Read more
Started From the Bottom, Now I'm Here: Achievement Guilt & its Impact on Mental Health
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Blues Project invites the campus community to attend this workshop as we examine achievement guilt, the common experiences amongst individuals who gain profound accomplishments, and how hostile or negative perceptions feedback from their peers can impact overall mental health. Read more
The Sound of Music: Using Music for Expression & Healing
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
All are invited to join us as we explore how music can have positive effects on our daily life. Read more
Improve Your Mood With Food
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 10:00am to 11:00am
The campus community is invited to join us as we learn about various food groups and their positive impact on overall health and well-being. Read more
The Little Things People Say: Microaggressions and Mental Health
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
We invite you to attend this workshop focusing on the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults that communicate hostile or negative messages directed at people coming from marginalized groups. Read more
LGBTQ Students and D.A.R.K.N.E.S.S.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Blues Project invites the campus community to attend this workshop, which will examine the risk of suicide amongst lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. Read more