Rhodes Scholar Finalist and Mental Health Advocate Graduating with Honors in our Inclusive Community Several graduates have lived the experience of academic progress, and even outstanding academic success like Linda Wiratan, UMBC graduate and Rhodes Scholar Finalist in the link below.  She walks the talk of raising mental health awareness within the academic community, in addition to being an amazing scholar.

We have previously posted about mental health supports, and peer support and mentorship is an additional avenue for mental health in the academic community.


Are you a current student with a disability interested in working with other honor students?  Look no further than UMBC's  Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society [link] for the embodiment of Disability, Achievement and Pride. We're seeking a few good  undergraduate (24+ credits/3.10+ GPA) and graduate (18+ credits/3.30+ GPA) students  who are registered with Student Disability Services. Click on the Delta Alpha Pi link to learn more.
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The Wellness Initiative [link] and Healthy Retrievers [link] coordinate resources, classes, webinars and initiatives that support mental health and well-being.

Students seeking to connect with others about mental health awareness and support can link up with the NAMI UMBC [link] student organization and/or find confidential support and additional resources through The Counseling Center's website [link]. 

Want to be more effective with mental health in the community?  Get trained in Mental Health First Aid through the UHS's office of Health Promotion which offers it twice each semester.  Call 410-455-2546 to find out about the next class.

Faculty and staff who are struggling with a situation may have support and referral through the employee assistance program [link], as well as through their insurance networks.

And let's not forget that the stress of the end of the semester has many campus partners providing avenues for relief. The Women's Center is having a self-care day on May 14th and the Mosaic Center is having a Relaxation Station on May 15th.


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Want to be in synch with the flashmob?   WATCH THE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/Xlqkd99qlO4

There will also be a student panel sharing their experiences at 4:00p in UC 312, followed by community discussion and refreshments.  It promises to be a powerful and illuminating event, we hope to see you there.  Doors open at 3:40.
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