In recognition of Mental Health Month in May, Cornell Wellness is hosting a series of activities the week of May 5th (05/05/25 – 15/11/25). This Mental Health Month, prioritize yourself and participate in one of our activities. The offerings will focus on practicing self-care, provide you with resources that can make you feel empowered to take proactive steps toward wellness. Small actions can lead to big changes, don’t wait, register below for one or more activities and be entered into a Prize Drawing worth $50 (50 points through the Employee Appreciation portal).

If you are pressed for time and are not able to participate in any of the activities mentioned, a recorded version of all of them will be available in the week of May 12th.

Open to the entire Cornell community, no Wellness membership is needed. Register here.

• Jumble Journaling: Monday, May 5, 4:00-4:30pm, HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza. Team up with Kerry to Jumble Journal and allow your mind to freely flow its thoughts onto pages of a journal. Never heard of Jumble Journaling? That’s because Kerry made it up. The word jumble is often associated with a confused pile of things. During this in-person workshop, Kerry will describe and lead you through a few types of journaling styles that you’ll then be invited to try out in real time. Attend this workshop to get those jumbled thoughts that are rolling around in your mind out in front of you and onto paper, creating some needed space between you and your thoughts.
• Strengthen Against Stress: Tuesday, May 6, 8:30-8.45am or Thursday, May 8, 3:00-3:3.15pm. Two sessions will be offered so that you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. Join Tina for a brief (15-minute) zoom live session as she guides you through five body and mind strengthening movements you can do to feel stronger and more resilient.
• Rest & Recovery: Friday, May 9, 10:00-10.30am. Come to C’s zoom live workshop to discuss the importance of rest for mental wellness and to develop a plan for integrating restorative practices into your busy schedule. Time will be split between learning about how our bodies handle stress, discussion about pressure to be on-the-go all the time, and guided self-reflection to find strategies that work for you.
• Foods to Keep in Mind: Friday, May 9, 12:00-12.30pm, Room 220, HNH Oasis, by the gym, 163 Cradit Farm Dr, Helen Newman Hall. Connect with Brinda for a power point presentation focusing on healthy eating, smart food choices and grocery shopping to support your brilliant brain and body. What you eat can have a huge influence on your mental well-being.

Questions/comments, contact Brinda Vijaya Sankar.