Past Events

Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Summer Expo

Jan 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

BH WELL participated in the University of Kentucky's (UK) Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Summer Expo January 20, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST in the Gatton Student Center. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about undergraduate research opportunities with BH WELL, get connected to BH WELL social media, learn about our recent tobacco treatment research, and grab some BH WELL goodies!

Simulated Scenario Lunch & Learn Series

Jan 18, 2023, 12:00 PM – Apr 19, 2023, 1:00 PM

BH WELL hosted a series of four lunch-and-learn seminars from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning in January 2023 and running through April 2023. For each session, we had approval to provide 1 CE through the Kentucky Board of Nursing (#4-0070-12-24-801, #4-0070-12-24-802, #4-0070-12-24-803, #4-0070-12-24-804) and through the Kentucky Board of Social Work (#202235).

BH WELL Giveaway Day

Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2022

Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) LOVES our University of Kentucky students. With finals right around the corner, we had a self-care giveaway! The giveaway was a tote full of self-care items such as socks, a scalp massager, a back scratcher, bluetooth speaker, a fidget cube, a UK blue mood cup, a travel first aid kit, magnetic chip clip, and much more! To enter, students were invited to:

Recovery in Mental & Behavioral Health Care: Tackling the Hidden Epidemic of Tobacco Use

Nov 9, 2022, 1:00 – 4:30 PM

This workshop provided targeted behavioral health tobacco treatment training for tobacco treatment specialists, health educators, and other health professionals. This workshop was funded through a grant from the Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flyer

UK Curiosity Fair

Oct 27, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team participated in the University of Kentucky's Curiosity Fair on October 27, 2022 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM EST in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom. The BH WELL table invited participants to take part in a grounding experience of potting plant clippings and learn about the benefits of gardening to mental health. Whether it’s at work, studying for an exam, or spending time with family and friends, we all deserve to BH WELL!

APNA 36th Annual Conference

Oct 19–23, 2022

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association 36th Annual Conference took place October 19-23, 2022 in Long Beach California. Over 1,800 psychiatric nurses and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners attended. The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team presented research at the conference both in both podium and poster form. On Friday, October 21, 2022 from 10-11:30am PT, BH WELL shared three post presentations:

Comic Evaluation with Prize Drawings- The Neuro Trip: Path to Recovery

Oct 17, 2022, 8:00 AM – Dec 17, 2022, 5:00 PM

Read the Comic BH WELL conducted a comic book evaluation with prize drawings! Anyone who helped us evaluate this comic book was eligible to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of six $20 Amazon gift cards. The evaluation was open from October 17th to December 17th, 2022.

UK Wellapalooza

Oct 12, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team enjoyed meeting students at Wellapalooza on October 12th from 3pm-5pm in the Barker Plaza area located outside the University of Kentucky (UK) Gatton Student Center. This event focused on providing health and wellness resources to students on campus.

NAMIWalks Your Way 2022

Oct 8, 2022

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team participated in NAMIWalks Your Way 2022 Lexington on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Masterson Station Fairgrounds in Lexington, Kentucky. BH WELL participated as part of the Eastern State Hospital-based Ambulators team! The event began at 10am with fun activities and food. A program followed at 11:30 with the 5K walk/run beginning at noon. The walk took place on a paved loop with each participant choosing how far they walk. We hope to see you there next year! Links:

Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo

Sep 12, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

BH WELL participated in the University of Kentucky's (UK) Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo September 12, 2022 from 11:00 - 1:00 PM EST in the Gatton Student Center. About 50 students visited the BH WELL table and were able to ask questions about undergraduate research opportunities with BH WELL, get connected with us on social media, learn about our recent tobacco treatment research, and grab some BH WELL goodies!