Let’s Talk about Mental Health – Today and Every Day
As a community, we all experience impacts to our personal lives, careers, and futures. Concerns about safety, stability, personal rights, and more may feel inescapable for many students, faculty, and staff. In times like these, showing up for one another matters. Mental health can thrive in a community that cares.
This October, the Chief Health Office will spotlight some of the programs, events, and resources that make up our BU support system. This will begin with World Mental Health Day events where students, faculty, and staff can check in on their mental health and connect with campus resources.
Numerous wellness activities, community events, and educational programs will continue throughout October that are hosted by campus partners to promote connection, wellbeing, and resource awareness.
This month, and beyond, we encourage you to take small steps to care for yourself and others in our community. Together, we can work towards a culture where mental health is discussed, compassion is practiced, and support is within everyone’s reach.
Dr. Judy Platt (she/her), Chief Health Officer
World Mental Health Day at BU 🌎
Thursday, October 9 | Charles River & Medical Campuses
Open to all BU students, staff, and faculty. No registration required.
- Take a free & confidential mental health screening
- Connect with resources from across campus
- Create your own self-care kit
- Engage in activities that spread positivity, encouragement, and kindness
- “Paws” and reset with therapy dogs
Mental health screening takes about two minutes to complete. Afterwards, you may choose to speak with a trained volunteer who will listen and share relevant resources at BU and beyond. Can’t attend in person? You can also take an anonymous screening online.
October Events 📅
Join us at events throughout the month. Showing up for ourselves and for one another can ease the weight we carry and remind us that we are not alone.
Featured Events
- From Trauma to Thriving: New England Patriots’ Ted Johnson’s Journey to Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing
- Intersectionality & Mental Health: The Multifaceted Life of Students
Mental Health Resources
You don’t have to worry alone. Whether you, or someone you care about, is struggling, there are resources to help. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free and confidential mental health resources are also available through BU:
For Students: Counseling, psychiatry, peer support, and tools like Headspace are available through Student Health Services and the Office of Student Wellbeing. If you, or another BU student, is having a mental health emergency, contact emergency resources.
For Faculty & Staff: Counseling, consultation, referrals, and tools like Headspace are available through the Faculty & Staff Assistance Office and BU Employee Wellness. If you are having a mental health emergency, contact crisis resources.
