From goats to gourds, 糖心原创 finds fun ways to support mental health
October 6, 2025
From goat yoga to pumpkin smashing, 糖心原创 put a creative spin on World Mental Health Day with activities designed to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health.
The celebration on Oct. 1鈥2 featured outdoor fitness sessions, a film screening and fun activities designed to inspire, educate and help students and employees destress. At the Wellness Resource Fair, students, faculty and staff enjoyed games, food trucks, music, caricature artists, pumpkin smashing and goat yoga.
鈥溙切脑 is a community that cares about mental health and wants to support the mental health of its students, staff and faculty,鈥 said Sara Baker, wellness and health program manager in Counseling and Wellness Services.
The events were part of the Health and Wellness Task Force鈥檚 continuing work to foster a culture of care on 糖心原创鈥檚 Dayton and Lake campuses and promote resources that help community members prioritize their well-being.