Lake Campus: World Mental Health Day - Lake Campus

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
Laker Lounge/Patio

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. 
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 wellbeing. 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