Make a difference by attending events during Suicide Prevention Week (SPW),
from September 5-11.
#BeThe1To
- Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness for Mental Wellness will be offered virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 2-3 p.m. This workshop will provide education surrounding the benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness to increase mental wellness. Experiential examples of movement and breath work will be provided to assist participants in developing their own home practice.
- Yoga for Student Well-being will be offered in-person in 228 Student Union and via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 6-7 p.m. This live and online yoga class consists of yoga postures/movements, meditation, and breath awareness to maintain balance and overall wellness through the challenges of the semester.
- Growing at UB will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m in the Student Union Lobby. Planting, growing and caring for plants can reduce stress and create a sense of grounding and calm. This type of self-care supports positive mental health by building resilience, growth and creating balance. Please join us to create a planter, connect with others and Grow together at UB.
- Open QPR will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. virtually on Zoom. This free training assists participants in learning to recognize the warning signs of suicide and ways to effectively help someone in need.
- Quit Smoking/Vaping Drop-in Clinic will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in 114 Student Union or in Zoom by request. Email sd62@buffalo.edu to schedule a Zoom meeting. Whether you smoke or vape, quitting isn’t easy. At UB, we can offer you tools to help you quit so you can feel better and save money. At this free, weekly drop-in clinic, we’ll help you: make a plan to quit smoking/vaping, get support as you’re trying to quit, cope with stress, control your personal smoking/vaping triggers, and/or get nicotine patches or gum (after a smoking/vaping cessation check-in session).
- Resistance and Resilience: Self-care Skills for Students of Color Experiencing Racism will be offered virtually on Zoom on Friday, Sept. 10 from 1-2 p.m. This workshop acknowledges the detrimental impact of racism on society as a whole, but particularly for People of Color. This virtual workshop aims to provide education, support, and skills to empower Students of Color impacted by racism and White supremacy. The goal is to offer tools for self-care and coping, while also empowering Students of Color to challenge the status quo.
- A Drop-in Meditation Group will be offered on Friday, Sept. 10 from 3-4 p.m. in 210 Student Union and via Zoom (password: Hannah). The benefits of practicing meditation include reduced stress, improved sleep, and a more focused mind. This weekly group teaches the fundamentals of mindfulness and meditation, and provides students with a variety of meditation techniques from different guest presenters. The group can reinforce your desire for a daily practice or help you expand your skills, and will connect you with other students that meditate to share tips and common challenges. All experience levels are welcome, but no experience is necessary. We welcome students from all religious and non-religious traditions.
The annual American Foundation from Suicide Prevention Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk at Canalside will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Please join our UB Walkin’ team.