Tobar said she has been overwhelmed lately by the amount of schoolwork she has and that she appreciated the university for providing fun activities for the day.
A U.S. News/Generation Lab report showed that 70% of students, out of the 3,649 students that were surveyed, have struggled with different mental health issues since entering college, according to a June 6 U.S. News article.
“Events like the World Mental Health Day fair reminded me that taking care of our mental health is also important in our academic success. It’s great to see our school prioritizing this,” Tobar said.
She said she did not participate much in the games, but she did check out the resources the other booths provided at the fair.
The fair provided games like shooting basketballs and cornhole to bring some action and fun for students as well as stress balls.
31% of the world's population are found to be physically inactive, according to the World Health Organization.
Aniya Dogra, a third-year engineering student, said she also had time to check out the fair and was pleased with what was offered.
“This fair was a fantastic opportunity to unwind and spend time with my friends,” Dogra said. Engaging in games and art helped me destress and gave me a much-needed break from my studies.
Provided at the event were activities including games and art as a way for students to destress from work and classes, according to the SJSU Events Calendar website.
Tobar said she liked the idea of the fair providing supplies to induce better health because she finds stress balls useful to help her calm down.
A survey from March 2023 by Gallup poll showed that 66% of college students experienced stress, according to an August 2023 article from the U.S. News.
Susana Hernandez Ortiz, a fourth-year criminology student, enjoyed the games offered at the event.
“I had a gap between my classes and it seemed interesting to see what was going on in the plaza,” Ortiz said. “I decided to let loose and try out the fun activities.”
Dogra said she finds that students should open up and talk with university staff, but she also found it difficult to open up about her struggles.
“San José State sets a reminder that us students should not be afraid to turn to resources,” Ortiz said. “The Wellness Center is always open to help students in the best way possible.”
