LEHMAN COUNTY, Pa. — On Oct. 7, the Rehabilitation & Human Services (RHS) department at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, along with the Student Activity Fee, Student Activities, and several other departments, hosted the second annual Mental Health Awareness Day. The theme of the day was practicing self-care. Students, faculty and staff were invited to take a break from their busy schedules and do something they enjoy.
“Students are better able to focus on their school work and be successful academically if they take care of their emotional well-being,” explained Instructor and Event Coordinator, Melisa Naylor. “Students are less likely to engage in negative coping behaviors if they practice positive coping skills to manage their stress. Mental Health Awareness Day was to promote emotional and mental well-being through an experiential learning experience. The day included coloring, outside games, a Wellness Screening, pumpkin painting, jousting, a massage therapist and much more!”