World Mental Health Day

NYUAD Community Programming

To provide additional information and support to the NYUAD community, a series of mental health programs will be delivered by offices from across the University and external partners including ICAS and Lighthouse Arabia. NYUAD community members are encouraged to participate and to reflect on what they need to maintain their own well-being and to contribute to our community of care.

• Community-wide Programming

  Tuesday, October 10
  

  Mental Health Awareness
  11am-1pm | Campus Center (C2), Ground Level
  Representatives from Student Success and Well-being, REACH, and Student Government will be engaging community members with reflective questions on nurturing mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. The session will include BINGO cards by REACH.

  In-Person Tabling Session
  11am-2pm | Campus Center (C2), Ground Level 
  A collaboration between Student Success and Well-being, StuGov, REACH, and others.

  LightHouse Webinar: From Stigma To Understanding: Challenging Mental Health Myths
  1pm | Virtual | Register
  Misconceptions about mental health can deter people from seeking support. By actively addressing and rectifying myths, we can pave the way for more effective interventions, promote early detection and treatment, and ensure that everyone who is struggling with their mental health is met with understanding and support.

  Tuesday, October 10 - Sunday, October 15

  Mental Health and Movement - Group Fitness Classes by Athletics
  Various locations | Register
  Group Fitness classes will be aimed to encourage and raise awareness among community members about active living and its positive impact on mental health and resiliency, and ways to integrate active living in our lifestyle. Register for classes with choices that range from Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga to indoor cycling, running clubs etc. Sign up through FABs (after membership has been created).

  Friday October 13

  LightHouse Webinar: Mental Health: The Missing Piece in Cancer Care
  11am | Virtual | Register
  This talk will explore healthy ways of coping and take better care of your mental health in the wake of a cancer diagnosis or treatment, and teach others the skills of how to support someone who has had, or is currently living with cancer.

  Tuesday, October 17

  LightHouse Webinar: Cultivating Self-Compassion During Challenging Times
  10am | Virtual | Register
  In this talk, you will learn strategies to tackle your critical inner voice, and understand how to face challenges and changes with more compassion and humanity, especially towards oneself.

• Student Programming

  Tuesday, October 10

  Relationships and Narcissist Personality Disorders Workshop Students Only
  By NYUAD Health Center in partnership with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
  5:30pm | Campus Center (C2), Health Center | Register
  The Student Health Center is inviting all the students to celebrate the World Mental Health Day with a focus conversation about the impact of narcissism and high-conflict, entitled, antagonistic personality styles on human relationships, mental health, and societal expectations. Dr. Ramani, renowned licensed psychologist, media expert and author, will lead a virtual session on ways to improve our relationships and deal with narcissistic personality disorder.

  Wednesday, October 11 - Sunday, October 15

  Spirituality Oriented Mentoring by SLICECT Students Only
  SLICECT offers spiritual oriented mentoring to students, which provides an opportunity for students to connect their spirituality together with their mental health journey. Contact SLICECT at nyuad.spirituallife@nyu.edu to book a session. You can also reach out to the Spiritual Life Advisors in the NYU network. 

  Tuesday, November 7

  Imposter Syndrome/FOMO Workshop Session, hosted by REACH Students Only
  8pm | Campus Center (C2), The Living Room (Baraha) | Register
  Have you or someone you know ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome or Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)? REACH is leading a session where students can learn about the root cause of Imposter Syndrome and FOMO, how it impacts certain communities to a higher degree, and ways to combat these phenomena. This is intentionally placed after the Fall Break to continue these important conversations.

• Faculty and Staff Programming

  Tuesday, October 10
  

  ICAS Webinar: Managing the 3-B’s: Boreout, Burnout & Brainout Faculty and Staff Only
  11am and 8pm | Webinar Link (11am)  Webinar Link (8pm)
  In this talk, ICAS will explore the causes and consequences of the 3 B’s, discuss warning signs, and provide practical tips and strategies to prevent and manage these conditions. This talk is ideal for employees, managers, and anyone interested in promoting a healthy and productive work environment. 

  Thursday, October 30

  LightHouse Webinar: Secrets of a Healthy Mind
  2pm | Virtual | Register
  In order to fully show up and bring our best selves to our work and relationships, we have to become more intentional about creating greater resilience, balance, and wellbeing in our lives. By cultivating simple habits that have been scientifically proven to aid mental and emotional health, we can make the most out of our relationships and life.