Wright State University to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10

Wright State University will join the global community in celebrating World Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10.

The day will highlight the importance of mental health for all while promoting resources and strategies for maintaining well-being in the Wright State community.

Provost Amy Thompson, Ph.D., said academic success is deeply connected to the well-being of students, faculty and staff.

“World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is not only essential but a fundamental human right,” she said. “Our commitment is to ensure that every member of our university community has access to the support, resources and environment they need to flourish personally and academically.”

Barbara Marsh, D.S.W., director of Counseling and Wellness Services, explained the significance of World Mental Health Day: “At Wright State University, we believe that mental health is as vital as physical health, and we are committed to creating a supportive, stigma-free environment where everyone can thrive.”

Wright State’s World Mental Health Day will feature informative discussions and fun activities designed to provide tools for self-care and compassion and help students, faculty and staff destress.

The day is part of the Health and Wellness Task Force’s ongoing work to create a culture of well-being and care on Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses and promote resources to help community members prioritize their mental health.

World Mental Health Day highlights:

9–9:55 a.m.: Mindfulness Morning Yoga

10–11 a.m.: Continental Breakfast

10:15–10:20 a.m.: Welcome Remarks: Provost

11 a.m.–2 p.m.: World Mental Health Day on the Quad

• Caricature artist
• Mental health screenings
• Food trucks
• Pumpkin smash
• Obstacle course inflatable
• Self-guided mindfulness walks
• Fuzz therapy
• Resource fair featuring campus and community resources
• Meet and greet with Counseling and Wellness Services and its new therapy dog
• Lawn games
• Exercise events with Campus Recreation

12:15–1:15 p.m.: Root Beer Floats on the Moat

1–2 p.m.: Goat Stuffing

2–4 p.m.: Goat Yoga/Goat Cuddling

6 p.m.: Top Chef: Dorm Edition; Honors Community, second-floor plaza

Activities will take place on the Quad unless otherwise noted.

See the complete schedule at wright.edu/mentalhealthday.