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Past Events

Instagram Live: Discussing Suicide Prevention with Find Your Anchor

April 22, 2021

Instagram Live: Discussing Suicide Prevention with Find Your Anchor

Join Connect-OC intern Ahredan Chowdury as he has a candid conversation with Ali Borowsky from Find Your Anchor!  They talk about all things suicide prevention and walk us through Find Your Anchor's little blue boxes.  Make sure to check out @findyouranchorbox on Instagram. 
Working Together to Prevent Suicide

April 13, 2021

Working Together to Prevent Suicide

Join the Connect-OC Coalition for a panel discussion on suicide prevention; discussing:

Prevention & education strategies
Recognizing warning signs
How to help someone in need
Finding support, resources, and professional services
And much more!
Self-harm Awareness Instagram Live

March 30, 2021

Self-harm Awareness Instagram Live

Join Connect-OC Intern Marissa Munoz and Monica Mekhael, LMFT, from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services for a candid conversation around self-harm awareness, prevention, and education.
Mental Health and the Student Athlete Event

March 16, 2021

Mental Health and the Student Athlete Event

Join the Connect-OC Coalition for a panel discussion on the impact of mental health issues on student athletes, and the role that athletics can play in supporting mental wellness. We'll be discussing the impact of COVID-19 on student mental health through the unique lens of student athletics. For young adults 16-24.
Instagram Live: The Importance of Sleep and Mental Health

March 05, 2021

Instagram Live: The Importance of Sleep and Mental Health

Join us for a conversation with Connect-OC Interns Raneen and Ahredan on the importance of sleep on your mental and physical health!
Instagram Live: A Talk on Mental Health and Culture

February 23, 2021

Instagram Live: A Talk on Mental Health and Culture

Join Connect-OC Intern Ritu and Hufsa Ahmad from OC MECCA in this special IG live episode covering how mental health and stigma are expressed in different cultural contexts.
Valentine’s Day Instagram Live

February 12, 2021

Valentine’s Day Instagram Live

Join Connect-OC interns in this special Valentine's Day IG Live episode as they discuss self love, romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, and healthy boundaries! 💘
New Year, Same Pandemic: Building Habits for Mental Wellness For Youth & Young Adults 16-24

February 05, 2021

New Year, Same Pandemic: Building Habits for Mental Wellness For Youth & Young Adults 16-24

For youth and young adults ages 16-24, join us for a continuation and deepening of our conversation from our inaugural Instagram Live back in January.
The Wellness and Prevention Center Allcove Project

December 04, 2020

The Wellness and Prevention Center Allcove Project

As part of our Thriving Through Connections: Mental Health & Wellness Conference, Susan Parmelee from The Wellness & Prevention Center introduces a new project with the University of California, Irvine.