Thursday, October 1, 2026
Take a break at the Lake for World Mental Health Day! Throughout the day, you are invited to connect with others, learn about mental health and wellness resources, and take time to care for themselves.
World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to remind our campus community that mental health matters, support is available and it’s okay to talk about how you’re doing. Whether you stop by for five minutes or participate throughout the day, we hope you’ll find an opportunity to connect, recharge and know that you belong here.
Schedule
Morning
Take a Break at the Lake
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Laker Lounge & Patio
Step away from your routine and take some time for yourself. Stop by for one activity or stay awhile and connect with fellow Lakers, campus resources and community organizations.
Activities:
- Plant-Making Project with Unique Roots - Create, decorate, and take home your own potted plant with Unique Roots. Use your plant as a reminder to slow down, nurture your wellbeing and make time for the things that help you grow.
- Mind Matters: Mental Health Resource Fair - Connect with campus and community organizations and learn about mental health and wellness resources available to you. Ask questions, meet the people behind the resources and discover where you can turn when you or someone you know needs support.
- Mental Health Assessments - Take a few minutes to check in with yourself through a mental health screening and learn more about resources available to support your wellbeing.
- Wellness Walks - Step outside, get moving and take a break from your day with a wellness walk. Come on your own or bring a friend.
- Make Your Own Care Kit - Build a personalized care kit with items designed to support relaxation, stress management and everyday self-care.
- Float Into Wellness: Ice Cream Floats with Lake Campus Leadership - Take a break and enjoy an ice cream float with Lake Campus leadership. Grab a treat, connect with others and spend a few minutes together outside of the classroom.
Rain or shine! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, outdoor activities will move inside to Dicke Hall.
Available Throughout the Day
Mental Health Check-In
Laker Lounge
How are you really doing? Take a moment to check in with yourself or lift up someone else. Add a thought, feeling, or word of encouragement to the display outside the Laker Lounge. Together, we’ll create a visual reminder that it’s okay to talk about mental health—and that no one in our Lake Campus community is alone.
Pause & Recharge: Zen Den
Student Success Center | Reservations Available
Need a quiet moment? Reserve time in the Zen Den to step away, decompress, and recharge during your day.
Chalk for Mental Health
Throughout Campus
Help spread encouragement across campus! Add positive messages, reminders and words of support around campus for other Lakers to discover throughout the day.
YMCA Group Fitness Classes
YMCA
Movement can be an important part of caring for your overall well-being. Lake Campus students can take advantage of group fitness opportunities at the YMCA throughout the day.
Wellness Walk
Throughout Campus
Take a break from your day, get some fresh air and enjoy a walk around campus. Head out on your own or invite a friend to join you. A few minutes outside can be a simple way to move, recharge and reset.