Join the UMD Mental Health Coalition on September 28–October 2, 2026 for a week of fun, engaging programming to improve your mental health!
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our programs. To request accommodation, contact Leslie Krafft in advance of the event at lkrafft@umd.edu.
MHAW 2026 Schedule of Events
Monday, September 28
Planting Healthy Roots Bingo
STAMP Baltimore Room | 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of bingo, community, and wellness. Discover how plants can help reduce stress, boost mood, and create a calming living space while playing for the chance to win plants. The first 150 students will receive a free succulent!
Tuesday, September 29
The Caring Campus Symposium for Faculty/Staff
The Stamp, Benjamin Banneker | 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
UMD faculty and staff are invited to a day of learning and community, with hourly sessions focused on supporting students as well as our own mental health. Session topics are available on the registration form.
Wednesday, September 30
Self-Care Fair
McKeldin Mall | Noon–3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Self-Care Fair to celebrate good mental health! We’ll have carnival games, therapy dogs, free food, self-care activities, prizes, mental health resources, and more!
Mindset Matters: Reflect, Connect, and Prepare for the Semester
Tawes Hall 1310 | 7:00 p.m.
Join the Mental Health Coalition and the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi for a conversation about preparing for the semester mentally, emotionally, academically, and socially. Share what works, learn from others, and leave with strategies for starting the semester strong.
Thursday, October 1
Cozy Concert Series
STAMP Baltimore Room | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Stop by the Cozy Concert Series for live music and a cozy coffeehouse vibe. With multiple student performers, you can stop by for a few songs or take a longer break with live music to help you relax, manage your stress, and connect with other students.
Terps Esports Center Welcome Night
Terps Esports Center, Cambridge Community Center | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Meet new people, play some games, and find your community at the brand-new Terps Esports Center! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just enjoy gaming casually, there's a place for you here! RSVP's encouraged but not required.
Friday, October 2
Mental Health Screenings
STAMP Southeast Entrance (Rain location: SORC) | Noon–3:00 p.m.
Meet your campus mental health providers while taking a brief mental health assessment. After the screening, talk privately with a counselor about your results and the mental health resources available to you on campus.
Other Mental Health Events to Check Out
Labyrinth Meditation
Monday, September 28
Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, Memorial Chapel
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Gather outside at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance at the Memorial Chapel for a guided meditation, mindful labyrinth journey, and free lunch, hosted by the Memorial Chapel and the University Health Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore meditation and mindfulness, and be in community with your fellow Terps. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff are all welcome!
Wellness Series: Dealing with Disappointment
Tuesday, September 29
Zoom
4:00–5:00 p.m.
This Counseling Center session will help you manage life's frustrations and bounce back from disappointment when things don't go the way you want or expect. Coping skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and growth mindset will help you come to term with these feelings and find your "grit" to move forward.
Free HIV/STI Testing
Wednesday, September 30
University Health Center, Ground Floor
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Free HIV/STI testing, with an opportunity to meet in a private room with an HIV testing counselor from Heart to Hand who will conduct a quick finger prick to draw a drop of blood and then deliver your results within a few minutes. The free HIV testing is available to students and non-students. Free safer sex giveaways and sexual health resources will be available.
Wellness Series: Managing Conflict and Setting Boundaries
Wednesday, September 30
Zoom
4:00–5:00 p.m.
This Counseling Center session will describe healthy and unhealthy types of conflict, explore strategies for setting (and being on the receiving end of) boundaries, and provide best practices for conflict resolution.
Shells of Support: Recovery Ally Training
Thursday, October 1
University Health Center, Room 1150
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to be an ally to people in recovery with Shells of Support! This in-person training session provides information on the intersections of substance use, mental health, and recovery. Participants will explore and unpack stigma, learn about substance use resources at UMD, and define their role as a Recovery Ally. Registration Recommended.
Wellness Series: Pay Attention! Tips to Improve Focus
Thursday, October 1
Zoom
4:00–5:00 p.m.
In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to lose focus. This Counseling Center skills session will provide helpful strategies to improve concentration and let go of distractions.
Terps for Recovery Brunch
Friday, October 2
University Health Center, Room 1150
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Enjoy free brunch treats, play games, do crafts, hang out with new friends, and learn more about Terps for Recovery at Recovery Brunch! Recovery Brunch occurs on the first Friday of each month at the same time and location. No registration required!
Guided Meditation
Friday, October 2
Zoom
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Explore mindfulness and grounding practices with staff from the University Health Center during this secular meditation offering. Meditation creates space for perspective and steady presence amid a complex and demanding world. These are free drop-in sessions, and you may attend as frequently as you like.