Honors College Launches Campaign to Prioritize Mental Health

Last semester, the Farquhar Honors College raised more than $1,500 to help honors students achieve mental wellness. The campaign, titled “Honor Your Mental Health,” funded various de-stress initiatives, activities, and care packages throughout the semester.

Among the activities in the campaign were a series of mental health and wellness workshops ranging from meditation and journaling to bas-relief clay sculpture and yoga. These workshops, led by NSU faculty and alumni, allowed students to take a break from their stressful schedules.

The campaign was conceived by the Honors Student Advisory Board (HSAB), a group of select honors students who meet with the dean to enhance the honors experience, who wanted to address the rising mental health crises among college students.

“A goal of this project [was] to get college students more comfortable with talking about their stress and better ways to cope,” said Pranav Madadi, an HSAB member. “The fact that a majority of students are not able to seek help is a crucial issue that we can get addressed.”

Along with the workshops, the college provided students with self-care items like stress toys, journals, and mental health app subscriptions. The campaign extended to social media, providing resources, tips, and giveaways to get the conversation about mental health started online.

Posted 01/14/24