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Mental Health Awareness Month

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State University! Although not consistent with the National Health Observance calendar, this month was chosen as the need for mental health support peaks during October. This new designation will continue to highlight Mental Illness Awareness Week during the first week of October while providing an opportunity for non-clinical campus partners to showcase their shared commitment to increasing mental health awareness. This month will also serve as a broad reminder of the support, training and resources available throughout the year. 

Kent State University Mental Health Resources and Support Website
 

Mental Health Awareness Month Objectives
  • To raise awareness
  • To reduce stigma
  • To provide support
  • To train and educate
  • To showcase a coordinated effort by highlighting offerings system-wide
  • To honor faculty, staff, and students doing outstanding work to enhance awareness and support
Mental Health Champion Award

Mental Health Champions

As a part of the Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign at Kent State University, the Kent State of Well-being partners with several areas across campus to give out Mental Health Champion Awards. This award celebrates and honors current students, faculty and staff who went above and beyond to promote mental health and well-being at Kent State. The individuals, organizations or units nominated for the Mental Health Champion Award provide support, organized educational initiatives, or increased awareness of mental health and well-being.

The committee (made up of student, staff and faculty representatives from the Kent State of Well-being, the Center for Public Policy and Health, Counseling and Psychological Services, Kent State Athletics and Regional Campuses) will select individuals who will receive a cash prize to show our appreciation.

To nominate a current student, faculty or staff member for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, please click the following link.

Mental Health Champion Nomination Form

2022-2023 Winners:

  • Carmen Grubbs – Administrative Secretary, Kent Student Center & Involvement
  • Michelle Corvette – Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Jeremi Weidner – Academic Advisor II, Geauga Campus
  • Erin Ahrens – Honors Coordinator II, Honors College

We are so grateful for all the winners and the additional nominees for their contribution to promoting mental health on our campus.

 

Mental Health Awareness Month Event Calendar

Add your events to the MHAM calendar

  1. Submit your events to the University Events Calendar
  2. Tag it with Signature Programs and Mental Health Awareness Month. This will generate a feed of your event to this webpage.
  3. Please note that the event may take 2-3 days to show on the website.

Ongoing Mental Health Programs& Resourcs

  • Mental Health Website
    The Mental Health website provides information on mental health and well-being services that support the Kent State University community across our campus system and abroad. This site will help you identify resources for yourself or others and provides information on educational resources to enhance learning around mental health and well-being.
  • Kognito
    Have you ever been worried about a student or friend on campus? Faculty, staff, and students are in an ideal position to recognize when someone is struggling emotionally and may need help. Kognito allows you to practice conversations with a virtual student, so you’ll know what to say in real life. To learn more about Kognito and to access the simulation, go to www.kent.edu/mhsu/kognito
  • Employee Wellness Programs
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