September 21, 2026 – September 27, 2026
This Week’s Theme: Move to Manage Stress
Movement is medicine. Exercise reduces anxiety and improves confidence. Shake out your stress! When you move your body, you clear your mind.
Journal Prompt:
What kind of movement makes you feel good in your body? How can you incorporate more of into your week?
Vibe: Just Be… Active
Research says:
Twenty minutes of moderate exercise can reduce symptoms of anxiety in students (Anxiety & Depression Association of America, 2023).
Campus Highlights:
- Therapeutic Journaling – Sept. 22nd – Centennial Court B 1pm-2:15pm
- Full Moon Float – Sept. 23rd and 24th 7pm-10pm
- Black Squirrel Festival – Sept. 25th
Engagement Question:
What is your go-to hype song that gets you moving, even if it is just a kitchen dance break?
September 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026
This Week’s Theme: Sleep and Resilience
Resilience starts with rest. Good sleep = better mood and focus. Sleep is fuel for your mind, mood, and motivation. If you want to feel better, get better sleep.
Journal Prompt:
How do your sleep habits affect your mood and energy? What is one small change you could make this week?
Vibe:
Just Be… Rested
Research says:
College students who sleep 7-9 hours per night report significantly better mental health and academic outcomes (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2017).
Campus Highlights:
- Sleep 101 Workshops
Engagement Question:
Are you TEAM EARLY BIRD or TEAM NIGHT OWL? Be honest – who’s guilty of saying “just one more episode”?
September 07, 2026 – September 13, 2026
This Week’s Theme: Find Your People
You are enough – courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
Finding your people matters. Connection is about belonging, support, and being real with others.
Journal Prompt:
Describe a moment when you felt truly connected to someone. What made that moment meaningful?
Vibe:
Just Be… Connected by Finding Your People
Research says:
Social belonging is a key predictor of mental well-being in college students
(Walton & Cohen, 2007).
Engagement Question:
Tag someone who makes campus feel like home – your people make all the difference.
August 24, 2026 - September 06, 2026
This Week’s Theme: Mental Health is for Everyone: Journal Kickoff
Just be… YOU. Welcome home!
Set your daily intention- how you start and end your day impacts your wellness. Invest in your mind, invest in your future!
Journal Prompt:
Name one emotion you’ve felt this week. What triggered it? How did you respond to it?
Vibe:
Just Be… Open
Research says:
Therapeutic journaling promotes self-awareness and reduces psychological distress.
(Smyth & Helm, 2003).
Campus Highlights:
- Convocation
- KSU Kickoff
- First Flashes 101 Class
- Just Be… Journal Kickoff
Engagement Question:
What’s one thing you do to take care of your mental health that ALWAYS works? (Even if it’s dancing in your room like no one’s watching).
