Step Forward Together
May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, FEAP wanted to support our University's work to be a place where we knew it was okay and were comfortable talking about mental health. We called our initiative around this "Step Forward Together." FEAP intends to continue this initiative through the rest of 2024, adding additional resources, events, and information to this webpage.
Indeed, we all want to help each other, but it can be tricky to know what to say or do when someone is having a hard time with their mental health. This is why we are continuing with "Step Forward Together." The initiative aims to:
- Teach us about the mental health support and resources we have
- Help us feel like it's alright to reach out for mental health support
- Show that having mental health struggles is normal and nothing to be ashamed of
Launching this initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight the importance of mental well-being and encourage open conversations about mental health. Overall, the mission of "Step Forward Together" is for FEAP to break down stigma and nurture a mentally healthy culture at our University not just in May, but throughout the year.