Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. This year the theme is Turn Awareness into Action! To support all employees, Human Resources is collaborating with Here4TN, and the R. Brad Martin Wellness Center to offer a variety of in-person and online events. A series of educational webinars will feature specialists from Here4TN. Around the main campus and at the Wellness Center, we will be hosting Midday Moves-- opportunities to do some light exercise during the workday. There will also be in-person events at the Lambuth Campus. See the schedule and registration links below for details.
Mental Health Awareness Training Sessions
Questions? E-mail engagement@memphis.edu.
| Date/Time | Event | Description | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, Noon Due to weather. rescheduled to May 6, Noon |
Midday Moves: MHM Kickoff Walk | Kickoff a month of awareness and action with a walk around the track. Employees are welcome to walk for one lap, one hour or whatever amount they are comfortable with. Bring your walking shoes tackle the track at your own pace as we warm up for Mental Health in May! | Memorial Track | |
| May 2, Noon | Webinar: Move to Improve Mental Health | Learn about the connection between physical health and mental health and how to stay healthy! | Online | |
| May 5, Noon | Midday Moves: Yoga | Enjoy and open house at the R. Bard Martin Wellness Center and a yoga class. | R. Brad Martin Wellness Center | |
| May 7, Noon | Webinar: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace | Don't let stress get the best of you at work. | Online | |
| May 9, 9am-Noon | Relaxation Zone | Come between 9:00 and noon to enjoy some time in a massage chair. | 227 Maxine Smith University Center | |
| May 13, Noon | Webinar: Money and Mental Health | Have more control over your financial health and mental health. | Online | |
| May 15, Noon | Midday Moves: Walk | Meet at the Lambuth Recreation Center for a walk around campus together. | Lambuth | |
| May 16, Noon | Midday Moves: Yoga | Enjoy a relaxing Yoga session at the R. Brad Martin Wellness Center | R. Brad Martin Wellness Center | |
| May 19, Noon | Webinar: Impostor Syndrome | Learn how to overcome impostor syndrome and be more confident everyday. | Online | |
| May 20, Noon | Midday Moves: Yoga | Meet at the Lambuth Recreation Center for a relaxing Yoga session. | Lambuth | |
| May 22, Noon | Midday Moves: Dance Cardio | Music and movement will be happening during this cardio aerobersize workout. | Alumni Lawn | |
| May 27, Noon | Midday Moves: Hip-Hop Dance | Get moving with a hip-hop dance class. | R. Brad Martin Wellness Center | |
| May 29, Noon | Webinar: Creating Kindness in the Workplace | Learn ways to create a welcoming workplace for all. | Online |