Housing Happenings Issue Three (Fall 2018) | Page 6

Bulldog Brave
Bulldog Brave Bulldog Strong
is a campaign inspired by the
#DamWorthIt campaign at Oregon
State. This is a shared effort to
increase awareness of mental health
and wellness for students.
Mental heath exists on a continuum,
with resilience and thriving on one
end of the spectrum and mental
health disorders on the other.
About 1 in 5 adults experience mental
illness in a given year, and this rate
tends to be highest among young
adults, many of whom are college
students.
With this campaign, the goal is to
normalize, de-stigmatize, and spread
awareness about the epidemic of
mental health challenges in the
college environment.
Fresno State wants to support
their students by taking care of
their mental health. By using this
campaign, the mission of Bulldog
Brave Bulldog Strong will influence
the entire university and community.
Emerging adulthood is an
important and sometimes difficult
developmental period. Mental
health is a key component of student
wellness. It is also important to
learn about the role that mental
well-being plays in total health and
the ability to thrive.
It’s okay to not be okay.
It’s okay to get help.