Safe Spring Break Week

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Safe Spring Break Week is coming up March 14-18 and we are working to raise awareness about strategies for taking care of each other and staying safe during the break. We will be focused on healthy and safe activities for time away from campus and will also highlight the importance of positive mental health. Given that 30 percent of those who suffer from major depression also struggle with an alcohol dependency and that alcohol use often is associated with Spring Break, this is an important conversation.

In an effort to increase awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and provide access to the resources available on campus, Student Wellness and Associated Students are hosting two great events that we hope you can attend.

Stop by for quick 15 minute Mental Health Check-in with a Wellness Professional on Tuesday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. to see how you are doing. We will be in the UC Forums with free burritos, churros and lots of great information on stress, sleep, anxiety, depression, alcohol-use, self-care and more!

We also invite you to join us on Thursday, March 17, at 12:15pm in UC 128 for an hour long QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training. You will learn how to spot early warning signs of suicide, how to begin a conversation with someone who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or substance abuse and how to make a referral to the counseling center. Come learn what questions to ask to help a friend or loved one who might be thinking about suicide. Lunch from Noodles & Company will be provided! Register now or visit You are USD for more information!

For more information about any of our events, please visit www.sandiego.edu/youareusd.