The Holistic Huskies
The Holistic Huskies are a mental wellbeing peer education group that develops and delivers programs to diverse student audiences on various mental health and emotional wellbeing topics, including but not limited to self-care, impacts of systems
of oppression, mindfulness, artistic outlets, and supporting the community.
Our Programs
First-Year Experience: Mental Health and Stress Management
Mental health and stress management have been identified as the top health and wellness needs for first-year students. This program was specifically tailored to support in education and transition.
Coping with Stress: Mindfulness and Breathing
College is hard! Stress is normal and to be expected. This interactive program helps students learn some coping skills by learning about and practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques.
Color Your Calm
Join us for an evening of creativity, good company, and stress relief. Sip on some hot chocolate or tea as you explore your inner artist. It’s the perfect way to de-stress, make new friends, and discover a hidden artistic talent or passion.
Podcast!
The Holistic Huskies podcast was created by UConn students to bring light to real mental health stories of students and faculty at UConn. The podcast was entered as a project in the 2020 Innovate Wellness Challenge to fight stigma against conversation around mental health and build genuine support and connection among students. The Holistic Huskies Podcast aims to open the conversation about mental health by inviting students and faculty to speak on topics relevant to the mental health journey coinciding with the student experience at the University of Connecticut and beyond.
Contact Info
Nishelli Ahmed, MPH, CHES | She/Her
Program Manager for Mental Well-Being and Health Equity Initiatives
UConn Student Health and Wellness
Nellie Louise Wilson Hall
626 Gilbert Road, Unit 1059, Storrs, CT 06269
Cell: 561.558.5884 | Office: 860.486.9431 | Fax: 860.486.5300
studenthealth.uconn.edu
