Fri Oct 11 04:23:28 UTC 2024: ## UTSA Celebrates World Mental Health Day with Focus on Well-being

**San Antonio, TX** – The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) marked World Mental Health Day on October 10th with a campus-wide message emphasizing the importance of supporting mental well-being.

In an email to faculty and staff, UTSA President Taylor Eighmy, Provost Heather Shipley, and other university leaders encouraged everyone to reach out to colleagues and offer support. They highlighted the availability of various resources and the recent launch of a well-being task force aimed at expanding support programs.

“While we recognize the significance of today, we also know how important it is to live out this commitment every day,” the email stated. “We encourage you to reach out to friends, peers and colleagues on a regular basis to check in, offer support and let them know they are not alone.”

UTSA also highlighted a number of upcoming events and resources to support mental health, including:

* **Pueblos del Maíz:** A celebration of San Antonio’s culinary heritage.
* **Voting Rights in Texas:** A flagship event produced by the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project.
* **Citation Manager Workshops:** Providing instruction on using tools like EndNote, Zotero, and BibTeX.
* **Hispanic Music Recital:** Featuring performances by UTSA faculty and guest artists.
* **Music & Patriarchy Discussion:** An interactive discussion on how music can challenge social structures.
* **EndNote Workshop:** A hands-on workshop on setting up and using EndNote.
* **Zotero & LaTeX Workshop:** A workshop introducing Zotero and demonstrating Overleaf, a LaTeX editor.

The university emphasized its commitment to fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to prioritize their well-being.

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