Thrive at DU

02/23/2026

How do you cope with the winter blues?

02/20/2026

Winter may be milder than we expected this year, but the winter blues may still be impacting you! Check out our Thrive PEs sharing their thoughts and asking for yours!

10/09/2025

Midterms are here but don’t worry - we’re here to help! Check out what tips and tricks DU students recommend during midterms!

09/12/2024

06/05/2023

Mental Health Awareness Month may be over, but mental health matters all year long!

Thanks to all our partners and participants in events we’ve held over the last month for mental health awareness, su***de prevention training, stress relief, and more. We can’t wait to support you again next year!

Until then, remember you are not alone and there are resources to support you - at DU and in the community. Take care of yourself and best of luck with finals!

***deprevention

06/05/2023

Mental Health Awareness Month may be over, but mental health matters throughout the year!

Thanks to all our partners and participants in events we’ve held over the last month for mental health awareness, su***de prevention, stress relief, and more. We can’t wait to support you again next year!

Until then, remember you are not alone and there are resources to support you - at DU and in the community. Take care of yourself and good luck with finals!

***deprevention

05/25/2023

END OF QUARTER STRESS RELIEF with THERAPY DOGS! This quarter, our stress relief event will be a part of 4D’s Create, Activate, Play event to “CAP” off the year!

Join us in CCOM 1700 & 1800, Thursday June 1st between 10am-2pm to relieve your week 10 stress by petting the dogs and decompress in the art and creation room. We’ll have tea & snacks, but the day will also have food trucks, an ice cream social, and a plethora of other fun activities!

See you there!

05/22/2023

Our last installment in “how the Health Promotion team supports their mental health” is our Director of Health Promotion, Jessie (she/hers).

Jessie supports her mental health by prioritizing sleep, going to therapy, snuggling her dog Sadie, learning to say “no” to (some) things, and regularly exercising (preferably outdoors in the sunshine with friends).

Sadie, the friendly Health Promotion dog (did you get to meet her on campus green for Mirrorless Monday a few weeks ago?) supports her own mental health by sleeping, chasing squirrels in the backyard, and receiving as many belly rubs as possible.

We’re sure your mental health could use some love in Week 9, so be sure to find some time for yourself!

05/19/2023

Next up in our series is our graduate student intern, Mackenzie (she/her)! Mackenzie is a soon-to-be GSSW graduate and always keeps the team laughing and entertained with her great stories.

Mackenzie practices self care by going for a walk, sitting under the sun, taking deep breaths, and cooking herself a tasty meal and eating it during some RuPaul’s Drag Race.

We haven’t gotten much sun lately, but we could certainly all take some deep breaths!

05/16/2023

Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t over yet and the stress of spring quarter is certainly in full swing!

Join us TOMORROW (Wednesday 5/17) in Community Commons 1800 from 4-5:30pm for some Midweek Mindfulness.

Drop in to tap into your creative side, partake in reflection, help yourself to tea and snacks, or just relax in a calming space.

05/15/2023

We can’t forget our Thrive Peer Educators! Their self-care matters too 🤗

Lindsay (she/hers) practices self care by knowing when she needs a break. This could mean a few extra minutes cuddling with her cat, writing in her journal, or just taking the night off from homework.

It’s so important to be aware of when you need a break! What’s something you do when you need a break?

05/11/2023

Next up is Leah (she/hers), our Coordinator for Gender Violence Prevention Education and Sexual Health! If you attended last month’s SAAM events or picked up safer s*x supplies around campus, you have Leah to thank! She’s also the artist of the current “Mental Health Matters” banner currently on the Community Commons chalk wall!

Leah takes care of her mental health by recognizing her social limits as an introvert and embracing solitude as an essential part of how she recharges.

Sometimes this includes hosting a one-person dance party to Beyoncé’s Renaissance album or napping with her pup. Either way, her self-care comes from a deep and hard-fought understanding and acceptance of her needs.

Well said, Leah!