In addition to the physical health benefits of exercise, regular physical activity can positively impact your brain function, boost your mood, and help reduce stress, along with many other enhancements to mental health. Join us for these fun, low-impact movement sessions.Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 PM - Student Recreation Center Studio BRegistration is not required. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel No class Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving BreakInterested in hosting a free Move For Your Mood session for your department, organization, Residence Hall, team, or class? Request a session at www.bgsu.edu/thrive or contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.eduAll sessions are FREE for BGSU students, faculty and staff. Registration is not required.For More Information Karyn Smith - karync@bgsu.edu 419.372.9309

Available on Fridays on the Student Recreation Center Multi-Activity Court from 11 AM – 1 PM except for days when the SRC is closed.Reserve a court at https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/student-recreation-center/MACReservations.html Fun, social & enjoyed by all skill levels – pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports nationwideEquipment available for complimentary useSRC membership not required for pickleball play during these specified times. Reserve a court at https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/student-recreation-center/MACReservations.htmlFor more information contact Julia Adams:jthatch@bgsu.edu, recwell@bgsu.edu, 419.372.2000 or 419.372.7458

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.Blended Two-Day Training: Oct. 3 & 10 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jerome Library 142Blended One-Day Training: Nov. 15 | 9 AM – 3:15 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316Higher Education Specific Training: Dec. 19 | 9 AM– 5:30 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 315 Full in-person training specific for the higher education settingVirtual Blended Training: Jan. 9 & 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 12:15 PM | ZoomSkills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. Blended Course: 2-hour pre-work, 7-hour in-person instructor-led class. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.Blended Two-Day Training: Oct. 3 & 10 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jerome Library 142Blended One-Day Training: Nov. 15 | 9 AM – 3:15 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316Higher Education Specific Training: Dec. 19 | 9 AM– 5:30 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 315 Full in-person training specific for the higher education settingVirtual Blended Training: Jan. 9 & 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 12:15 PM | ZoomSkills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. Blended Course: 2-hour pre-work, 7-hour in-person instructor-led class. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

Mental Health First Aid TrainingRegistration: https://bgsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aNHRMGUCAPJGgmMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge safely and responsibly.Blended Two-Day Training: Oct. 3 & 10 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jerome Library 142Blended One-Day Training: Nov. 15 | 9 AM – 3:15 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 316Higher Education Specific Training: Dec. 19 | 9 AM– 5:30 PM | Bowen-Thompson Student Union 315 Full in-person training specific for the higher education settingVirtual Blended Training: Jan. 9 & 10, 2025 | 9 AM – 12:15 PM | ZoomSkills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. Blended Course: 2-hour pre-work, 7-hour in-person instructor-led class. Send questions or comments to Ashley Hartman at ashthom@bgsu.edu and 419-372-4584.If you are struggling with your mental health contact the Counseling Center. An on-call counselor is available at 419-372-2081 for crisis situations from 8:00 a.m. to 5 pm Monday-Friday. You can also utilize the Wood County Crisis Line at 419-502-4673 after Counseling Center business hours. The Crisis Text Line is also available. Text HOME to 741741 for a crisis counselor or text STEVE to 741741 for a culturally competent crisis counselor. You can also text or dial 988 to be connected to a crisis counselor 24/7.To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

It is that time of year to be a kid again with the Office of Health and Wellness at the annual Big Playground!Hosted with many Campus and Students Orgs, you are sure in for a night of fun! This event features many fun and engaging opportunities for students such as a raffle with prizes, therapy dogs, a DJ and more!FREE and open to all BGSU studentsEnjoy games, arts and crafts, and free foodFirst 50 students receive FREE Safer Spring Break KitsThe first 100 students to arrive receive a free one-time only Big Playground T-shirt!PAWS Team Therapy DogsFor More Information: wellness@bgsu.edu