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Mental Health and Wellness

Check in here for mental health tips, chill-out resources, and good vibes to help you breathe a little easier. Get to know your resources like the Carruth Center, Student Health, and Well-Being Adventure WV.

YAPPY HOUR

The Office of Compliance and Prevention Education invites all WVU students to take a break and de-stress at our upcoming Yappy Hour!

National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week Walk

Stop by the WVU Student Recreation Center for the annual National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week walk to spread awareness and show support.

Want to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing through mindfulness?

Looking for practical ways to handle stress, find balance, and feel more connected? Start here!

Join us for Puzzle & Pizza Day

A dedicated self-care event designed to help students hit the "pause" button and decompress.

St Paddy's 5k/10k

There are great prizes including gym memberships and free exercise classes!

WVU Speed Friending

Speed Friending offers short, guided conversations, and a welcoming vibe to help you find your people.

Speed Friending

Speed Friending offers short, guided conversations, and a welcoming vibe.

Looking for a one-stop shop for all things wellbeing?

We bring campus resources together in one place to support student wellbeing.

Did you know that 1 in 10 college students struggle with problem gambling?

Learn harm reduction strategies for safer gambling practices and complete a short screening to evaluate their own gambling habits.

Test your strength and speed in Campus Rec Pump & Run

Campus Rec’s first-ever Pump & Run combines strength and endurance in one high-energy event. Participants will complete a max-effort bench press followed by a 5K treadmill run, with reps helping shave time off the run. All participants will receive a free shaker bottle.

Unplug and connect with nature with Well-being Adventure Series event

Take a break and intentionally unplug during this Well-being Adventure experience focused on well-being, connection, and the outdoors.

Can't make it to Carruth for mental health support? Try BetterMynd.

Students receive 6 free virtual therapy sessions with a licensed counselor, all on your own time and from wherever you’re comfortable.

Learn how to safely intervene when a student is in distress

All 60-minute student sessions will be held in the Mountaineer Room, 2nd floor #253 in the Mountainlair.

Procrastinate Later will help you finally take control of your time.

Always telling yourself “I will do it later”? Procrastinate Later will help you finally take control of your time.

Join the Queer Book Club, a welcoming monthly gathering for students in the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Participants will receive a free book and come together to discuss themes, characters, and ideas in a chill, judgment-free environment.

Get cozy and create with Well-bing Adventure Series Cozy Creativity night

An assortment of hot drinks will be provided as well. Because this is a Well-being Adventure Series offering, discussion will be held about promoting well-being into daily life.

Want to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing through mindfulness?

Looking for practical ways to handle stress, find balance, and feel more connected? Start here!

Take a break from the endless scrolling and stop by the Unplugged Workshop — where you can disconnect to reconnect.

This is your chance to step away from screens and dive into fun, low-pressure activities that help you relax, laugh, and actually connect with other students.

Take a break from doom scrolling at the Unplugged Workshop

Join the Carruth Center for a workshop featuring activities to de-stress.

Free personalized aquatic therapy sessions

If your daily activities, sport or hobbies are impacted by pain, loss of mobility, strength, or weight bearing issues or limitations, aquatic therapy sessions may help!

Student Parent Support Meeting

Learn more about the RACK, International Closet, time management skills and how to deal with the stress, anxiety and guilt associated with not having enough time to accomplish everything.

Mindfulness 101

4-week series to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

Party Smart Tips

If your going to drink, be sure to do so safely! Here are some tips from your friends at WELLWVU.

Lunch and Learn: The Science Behind Your Nutrition

Ever wonder what your body really needs—or how to find balance without obsessing over every bite? Join us for a fun, judgment-free session.

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