Learn more about these Wellness programs and initiatives to support the community when experiencing stress, distress, and crisis.
i care
"i care" is an interactive training for students, faculty, and staff that builds a caring community with the skills and resources to intervene when someone is dealing with stress, distress, and crisis.
Quick Facts:
- Approximately 7,000 faculty, staff, and student attendees have participated in "i care" trainings. The training is open to anyone at Penn who is interested in being an informed resource and a caring community member.
- A team of clinicians design, facilitate, and assess the "i care" training.
- "i care" includes information, discussion, and experiential exercises that focus on:
- Mental health beliefs & biases
- Signs of stress, distress, and crisis
- Listening techniques
- Crisis intervention skills
- Counseling services
i share
Watch "i share," a video created by Wellness at Penn and student leaders to promote sharing with others and getting support in times of stress, distress, and crisis. Learn more about Caring for Yourself and Others: Stress, Distress, and Crisis.
be aware
"be aware" is a self-paced, online program about supporting mental health at Penn. Whether you're helping a friend who is feeling depressed, checking in on a student who is struggling, or noticing that you need someone to talk to, this program provides tips and tools to be aware of the signs, know what steps to take, and to build a community of people who take care of themselves and each other.
What You'll Learn:
The program includes 3 modules that will help students, faculty, and staff:
- Recognize signs of stress, distress, and crisis
- Learn skills to care for yourself and others
- Connect with support resources at Penn