Dickinson Initiates Weeklong Focus on Mental Health

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Project Wave executives (from left) Tyler Lissy '25, Anna Choudary '25, Nathan Weisoly '25 and Grace Helton '25 at Britton Plaza during an art therapy pot painting event in 2023. Photo by Dan Loh.

A full slate of activities and events promote well-being and awareness 

by Alex Sonfield ’25 

Project Wave, a newly established club at Dickinson, is sponsoring Mental Health Awareness Week, April 15-20. This initiative fosters mental health awareness, education and support across campus.  

Project Wave is joining forces with different departments to highlight the importance of mental well-being. Mental Health Awareness Week promises a range of activities, from mindfulness meditation to art therapy sessions, to encourage students to take care of their mental health, engage in meaningful discussions and find community support. Check out @projectwave_dson on Instagram for event details, and head to EngageD to register. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

MONDAY, APRIL 15 

  • Design Your Own Workout: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., HUB Upper Level. Pizza provided.

  • Study Time, Food Handout: 6–8 p.m., various academic buildings 

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 

  • Painting Pots and Planting: 11:50 a.m.–1:30 p.m., HUB Upper Level 

  • Plate Smashing: 6 p.m., outside of HUB 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 

  • Wellness Chat with Jenni Moore, "College Sleep Hacks": noon–1 p.m., HUB Side Room 202 

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 

  • Wii Night: 7–8:30 p.m., Kaufman 178. Dinner provided. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 

  • Bracelet and Keychain Making: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., HUB Upper Level

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 

  • Big April Event: BBQ, Slip and Slide, Lawn Games, Color Walk, Mental Health Campus Resources, Playa Bowls: 1–3 p.m., Lower Quads

TAKE THE NEXT STEPS 

Published April 12, 2024