Fresh Check Day recap

Last October seems so long ago. If you recall, despite a rainy Nor'easter, FCD had an excellent turnout, with participation over pre-pandemic numbers. This success has to do with all our partners--student groups, WSU departments, and faculty! We'd like to say a special thank you to our annual co-sponsors: Active Minds, Athletics, OSILD, Recreation and Wellness, Residence Life, and Student Accessibility Services.

FCD student testimonials:

• I loved it. Great experience to meet people and a comfortable environment to learn about things not many people like to talk about.
  
• I think it's amazing and every student should take part in this event!
  
• I thought it was very informative. And I am much more aware of people around me and how we are not alone.
• I thought that it was super interesting and very needed!
• I thought today was a good day and I learned a bunch from the tables I went to.
• It was calm and chill and everyone was really nice. I enjoyed it.
• It was nice to see there is support at school.
• Very beneficial for anyone that's unaware of what to do when stressed out or noticing signs of depression.
• I just loved the different mental health stations and helping areas across campus.
• This is a great event for all students and faculty to learn from.
• This was an awesome event with a lot of participation. I loved going to all the tables!
• I love the feeling of community that this day always brings!
• I think this is a great resource to let students know they are not alone in their mental health struggles. I really appreciate seeing events like this on campus especially as someone who has struggled with their relationship with mental health for a while.

FCD post event survey results:

After FCD, how aware are you of the warning signs of suicide?:

• 84% somewhat more or much more aware

After FCD, how prepared do you feel to help a friend who is exhibiting warning signs or suicide of mental health concerns?:

• 86% somewhat more or much more prepared

After FCD, how aware are you of the mental health resources available to you?:

• 89% somewhat more or much more aware

After FCD, how likely are you to ask for help if you are experiencing emotional distress?

• 87% somewhat more or much more likely

After FCD, how comfortable do you feel talking about mental health and suicide?

• 83% somewhat more or much more comfortable

• 338 students actively completed 8 or more mental health/wellness booth activities.
• 272 students took the post-event survey.
• 108 students volunteered.
• 9 student organizations/groups sponsored booths: Active Minds, DAPi, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Senate, Student Athlete Association Council, Mindfulness Club, Student Occupational Therapy Association, Women's Lacrosse, and Resident Assistants.

• 12 WSU departments sponsored booths and/or volunteered resources and staffing: Athletics, Chartwells, Counseling Services, Conduct, Military and Veterans Affairs, OSILD, Psychology, Recreation and Wellness, Residence Life, Student Accessibility Services, University Police, and Urban Action Institute.
• 3 departments provided additional support (CESO, Marketing & Communications, Printing & Publishing).

• WSU student attendee demographics:
  

  • 69% White
  • 12% Hispanic or Latinx
  • 11% Black or African American
    
  • 10% other race or more than one
  • 8.5% Asian or Asian American
  • 3% International Students
  • 72% Female, 25% male, 0.4% non-binary, 1% gender fluid, 0.7% trans
  • 58% 1st Year, 14%2nd Year, 15% 3rd Year, 11% 4th Year, 1% 5th Year, 0.4% Graduate