Not only do mental health events and workshops deserve to be held more often for students, but they should be advertised more on campus as well as on the upcoming events page on the LBCC website.
These workshops are mainly held during the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness month, however they should be prioritized year-round.
Students often get their event information from on-campus flyers or the upcoming events page on the LBCC website, however these events are mainly advertised on the academic calendar, which isn’t frequently visited.
Many students may not realize these events are available to them if they are not being promoted well enough through sites they are familiar with such as the events calendar, social media, or even Canvas notifications.
The academic calendar can be hard to navigate, causing a barrier for students to get information about events held on campus.
These events are beneficial for students, as they allow them to be more willing to open up about their struggles revolving around their mental wellbeing.
Students on campus may struggle with anxiety due to school, and having these workshops can be a helpful outlet to go to.
Due to a lack of intentional advertisement, mental health workshops can go unnoticed and unheard.
Seeing flyers around campus is a way for students to keep up with the events on campus, which helps students seek out the resources that are being provided.
In addition to better advertising, these events should be held more frequently, as some students can struggle with their mental health consistently.
Mental health is a priority, and students’ mental well-being should be taken into consideration.
Mental health events and workshops are significant in creating a safe environment for students to learn and open up about their struggles.
While the mental health services on the LBCC campus allow for therapy and appointment services, some students may not feel ready or comfortable utilizing a personal service.
These events deserve to be acknowledged and advertised more for students all over campus.