Mental Health Screening Day and Resource Fair
Wednesday, January 24
Fireside Lounge, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

New Year, New Beginnings: Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2024!

Stop by and participate in a free, confidential mental health screening and review your results with a licensed counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services. Here's what to expect at this event:

• Complete a mental health screening survey
• Meet for brief confidential consultation with a licensed counselor
• Get an introduction to all of the services available at Counseling and Psychological Services
• Discuss campus partners and/or programs that can support your mental wellness
• Engage with various campus partners to learn about their programs at the resource fair

Students are welcome to stop by the resource fair to learn more about on-campus connection opportunities without completing a mental health screening.

Get Connected with Wellness on Campus

RIT Wellness is here to help you develop a healthy lifestyle, social interaction, and leadership skills. There are many ways to get connected with Wellness on campus.

Recreation
RIT is home to some of the finest recreational facilities at the college level, today. If you’re interested in playing your favorite sport, trying out a new activity, or making friends with similar interests, check out intramurals and club sports.

Spring intramural registration is open until Jan. 24. – sign up now to secure your spot on a team at recreation.rit.edu!

It might be chilly outside, but you can still get your climb on at Red Barn Climbing! This is a fun way to get moving and try something new on campus! Learn more about the Red Barn, including fees, here.

Education
Wellness Education and Outdoor Education, combined, offer over 400 wellness-related classes each year. There is a large variety of courses available for you to choose from, including Hip Hop, Flag Football, Functional Training, Kickboxing, Juggling, Stress Management, Maple Syrup and our Environment, and more. Students are required to take two wellness classes prior to graduation, but there is no limit to the number of class you can take! Fun fact: one student took 38 wellness classes during their career at RIT!

Events and Programs
Health Promotion hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the academic year, focused on health education, skill development, and opportunities for growth. Topics range from alcohol and cannabis education, mental wellness and social connection, to sexual health education, and stress and sleep management. You can find upcoming Wellness events below or by checking out the Wellness Events Calendar.

Wet hair does what?

Have you ever heard the old adage about drying your hair or else you’d catch a cold? Well fear not because wet hair will not cause you to catch a cold! According to the Mayo Clinic, colds are caused by viruses, and just being outside with wet hair doesn’t make you more attractive to them.

If you’re concerned about catching a cold this season, here are four tips to keep you healthy:

• Wash your hands: Hum the tune to ‘Happy Birthday’ while you scrub with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds!
• Disinfect your space: Clean your living quarters with disinfectant. Pay special care to frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs and drawer handles.
• Don’t share: Sharing things like beverages and utensils can increase your risk of contracting a virus. Use your own glasses and utensils, especially when someone you’re living with is ill!
• Practice self-care: Implement routines that promote a healthy diet, regular exercise and positive sleep hygiene. All of these examples support the health of your immune system which is your body’s first defense against viruses!

Wellness Events Calendar

We’ve put together a Wellness Events Calendar to compile all the RIT Wellness events and programs in one easy place to find and refer back to all semester long. This includes CaPS workshops and groups, Mental Health First Aid training opportunities, Bow Wow Wellness, and more.

Be sure to save this page, as we’re always adding new events and programs throughout the semester!

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.