April 2025
Join MBU Wellness and Murphy Deming student services for Flower Power from 9 a.m. to noon on April 8. They’ll provide the supplies you need to plant seeds in a small pot to take home. Photo credit: Daniel Öberg on Unsplash
Wellness Observations for April
Stress Awareness Month
- From the American Psychological Association, five tips to help manage stress and coping with stress at work.
- From the Health Advocate blog, get our essential strategies to reduce stress.
Alcohol Awareness Month
- From the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, learn the facts about alcohol.
- From the Health Advocate blog, read “Alcohol addiction: How to take back control”.
Autism Acceptance Month
- From the CDC, get the latest research and resources on living with autism.
- From the Health Advocate blog, get tips for parents of children with autism.
From the Health Advocate Blog
- April 11 is National Pet Day. Learn about how pets can improve your health.
- April 12 is Teach Your Children to Save Day. Learn about modeling financial fitness for kids.
- April 22 is Earth Day. Learn why protecting the Earth is good for your health.
Health Advocate: Upcoming Webinars
April 17: Grow Where You are Planted: Making the Best of Situations
Registration Links: 10 a.m. (ET) | 4 p.m. (ET)
Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal: Health Advocate
Quarter 2 deadline to earn and log incentives is June 30.
To earn the incentive you need to earn and log 100 points in the wellness portal during Q2 ( April 1 – June 30, 2025).
Question about the new portal can be emailed to Director of Wellness Initiatives Christine Flory at cmflory@marybaldwin.edu
Here’s how to create your account:
Please take a few minutes to watch this video as it provides a comprehensive overview of the new well being portal and how to log incentives through Health Advocate: Health Advocate: Navigating the Portal
Access to EAP and Talk Space
Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
VapeFreeVA.org
Free help to quit tobacco.
Quit Coaches available for support.
www.QuitNowVirginia.org, 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669),Text READY to 34191A Free 24/7 service for all Virginians, 13 and older for all types of tobacco/nicotine
Free Vaping Resources for Teens, Youth Adults, & their Support Circles.
VapeFreeVA.org
Find vaping prevention and cessation facts & tips for any adult concerned about vaping (parents, guardians, educators, physicians, etc).
April Wellness Events
Tuesdays on the Terrace – All Levels Yoga
12:15 – 1 p.m. on April 1, 15, 22, and 29
Page Terrace
Flower Power: Seed Planting at Murphy Deming
9 a.m. – Noon on April 8
Anthem EAP Webinar: Mindful Meditation
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8
Virtual
Free STI Testing (students)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on April 9
Health Center (Blakely House)
Celebrate Success!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on April 9
Campus Clean Up
3 – 5 p.m. on April 22