Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team (https://studentcareteam.uconn.edu/). This session is held by Ashley Smith, M.A. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                    Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                              Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                                  Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts 

This event was organized in partnership with the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, with special guest co-host Catherine Shen, host of "Where We Live," Connecticut Public Radio. Panel 1: Keith Bellizzi, Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, UConn Mary Beth Osborne, Asst. Professor-in-Residence, Kinesiology, UConn Bobby Melley, 2016 UConn alumni, baseball player Panel 2: Nick Mangene - 2022 UConn graduate Krista Mitchell, current UConn student Breanna Bonner, current UConn student Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Register to attend by completing this form: https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151 (https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151) This is an Honors Event. Category: "Career, Professional, & Personal Development" #UHL10922

This event was organized in partnership with the CT Collaborative to End Loneliness (https://endlonelinessct.org/connectingct-conversation), with special guest co-host Catherine Shen, host of "Where We Live," Connecticut Public Radio.Panel 1:Keith Bellizzi, Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, UConn Mary Beth Osborne, Asst. Professor-in-Residence, Kinesiology, UConn Bobby Melley, 2016 UConn alumni, baseball player Panel 2:Nick Mangene - 2022 UConn graduate Krista Mitchell, current UConn student Breanna Bonner, current UConn student Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Register to attend by completing this form: https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151 (https://form.jotform.com/242383624270151) This is an Honors Event. Category: "Career, Professional, & Personal Development" #UHL10922

Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker,  (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/)   For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.