This Week's Wellness Center Events Kick Off Tonight With Pizza and a Movie

The Center for Health and Wellbeing and the School of Public Health share the same mission to promote healthy living among students, faculty and staff on campus. Check out some of this week's events, hosted by our friends at the Wellness Center:

The Strength to Resist: Pizza & a Movie
When: Thursday, February 18th, 6pm
Where: 0140 Eppley Recreation Center
What: Join us for a film and discussion looking at the impact of media images on women and girls. Add your voice to theirs as we share this experience.

Eppley After Dark!
When: Friday, February 19th, 11pm-2am
Where: Eppley Recreation Center
What: Join us for food, fun, and a fantastic time!

Every-Body's Different: Learn how to love yourself inside and out!
When: Monday, February 22nd 6-7pm
What:Learn about body image, including what can influence our image, and the benefits of loving your body. Through interactive activities, participants will become more aware of their own body image and lean how to establish a healthy ideal.

Meditation Wednesdays!
When: 6-7pm
Where: Center for Health and Wellbeing (0121 ERC)

Worried About A Friend? Become a Gatekeeper!
Ever been concerned about a friend but not know how to approach them or what to say? Gatekeeper trainings are for individuals who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in learning how to talk with someone they are worried about.
Through these trainings, you will learn THREE important skills:
1. How to recognize individuals who are at potential risk for suicide or depression
2. How to intervene and talk with someone you are concerned about-- no matter what the issue!
3. How to refer them on to professional counseling
For more information or to sign up for training please contact Carrie Martin, program coordinator: cmartin@health.umd.edu or 301-314-8112. You may also visit our website.