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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

Baruch’s fifth annual Mental Health Awareness Week is scheduled for Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026. The theme is “Caring for Self and Others”. Please make every effort to join us for these upcoming events.

This special week of recognition was developed by Baruch’s Suicide Prevention Taskforce and is offered in partnership between the Counseling Center, the Human Resources Department, and the Office of the Provost. The event is for faculty, students, and staff so that the entire Baruch community can get to know the available resources and the people across the College who are here to support and assist.

The Counseling Center and the Office of Human Resources plan events designed to help you manage stress, recognize warning signs in yourself and others, and more. Some events require registration. Please be aware that Baruch will also observe the national Mental Health Awareness Month in May.

Students: Mental Health Resources and Events

Build Your Best Night’s Sleep

Monday, March 9, 1:00pm-3:00pm

NVC- Office of Health and Wellness

Please come join the Office of Health and Wellness to help improve your sleep and recharge your well-being. We will have materials for you to create your own sleep kit (such as essential oils), and you can also learn practical tips for building better sleep habits.

Presenters: Office of Health and Wellness, and PAWS Peer Mentors

Depression Screening Day

Tuesday, March 10, 12:15 pm-2:30 pm 
Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus (use the Plaza entrance to the NVC)

Please join us to get screened for depression and meet and chat with counselors from the Baruch College Counseling Center. We hope to see you there!

Students are able to get a better understanding of their mental health by completing a screening form that has markers for depression at our table.
Counselors will then briefly meet one-on-one with each student to provide feedback and help them connect to the Counseling Center at Baruch or to outside counseling as needed or desired.

Presenters: Baruch College Counseling Center Staff

Belonging: Finding your People in 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 12:30 pm -2:00 pm

NVC, 3-215

We are experiencing a growing crisis of loneliness, in this workshop we will discuss making and maintaining adult friendships, building community and we will have some fun with “speed friending”.

Presenters: Counseling Center Staff

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, March 11, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

NVC, 2-125

Join us for a gentle, trauma-informed yoga class open to all Baruch students, faculty, and staff. This 45-minute, beginner-friendly session centers on gratitude and grounding—offering space to breathe, stretch, and recharge before the Thanksgiving break. *Mats and props provided—just show up in comfortable clothes!*

Presenter: Counseling Center Staff and the Office of Health and Wellness

March Madness

Thursday, March 12, 11:00 am-2:00 pm 
NVC – Multipurpose Room

Come join us for this fun, sports-themed event highlighting the powerful connection between physical activity and mental well-being! Participate in interactive fitness challenges while learning how movement can boost your mood, reduce stress, and support overall mental health. Come play, learn, and discover simple ways to keep both your mind and body in the game.

Presenters: The Office of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Counseling Center

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Workshop

Thursday, March 12, 12:30pm-2:00pm
NVC, 3-215
Stress is a natural part of life. However, in these difficult times, you may find that it is more difficult to manage stress. In this workshop, you will learn to identify stress and learn how to effectively manage it using mindfulness techniques and other coping strategies.

Presenters: Baruch Counseling Center Staff

Connect to Mental Health Resources at Baruch

Please click this link to the Baruch Counseling Center Website to start the process to make an appointment: Counseling Center – Student Affairs | Baruch College (cuny.edu)

Please click this link to NYC 988 to connect to resources outside the Counseling Center: NYC 988 – Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7 (cityofnewyork.us) 

Faculty and Staff: Mental Health Resources and Events

CCA Workshop 1 for Staff and Faculty- Please check back- More information coming soon!

TBD 
Zoom

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, March 11, 3:00pm-4:00pm

NVC, 2-125

Join us for a gentle, trauma-informed yoga class open to all Baruch students, faculty, and staff. This 45-minute, beginner-friendly session centers on gratitude and grounding—offering space to breathe, stretch, and recharge before the Thanksgiving break. *Mats and props provided—just show up in comfortable clothes!*

Presenter: Counseling Center Staff and the Office of Health and Wellness

CCA Workshop 2 for Staff and Faculty- Please check back- More information coming soon!

TBD 
Zoom

Supporting Students in Distress

TBD
Zoom

How can we support students experiencing trauma and other mental health difficulties so they can fully participate and succeed in an educational environment? Learn what trauma and mental health symptoms might look like in the classroom, strategies to promote empowerment, safety and trust, and how faculty and student-facing staff can best identify students needing additional support and connect them with the resources they need to thrive at Baruch.

Presenters: Kathryn Ford, MPH, LCSW, Program Manager, Trauma-Informed Baruch Initiative & Jael Amador, Ph.D., Supervising Psychologist, Counseling Center

Connect to Confidential Mental Health Services through Baruch’s Employee Assistance Program CCA 

Please click the following link to access Baruch’s EAP: Employee Assistance Program – Office of Human Resources (cuny.edu) 


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