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Pet the Stress Away: Gallery

Angelina Livigni • April 4, 2024

On Friday, March 29, the Pet Away Life Stress program teamed up with the Center for Prevention and Outreach and Counseling and Psychological Services to offer students the opportunity to participate in...

How SBU resources promote sexual health and well-being

Angelina Livigni • March 24, 2024

While sex-centered events and initiatives are hosted to entertain students — or even cause a stir — they possess the additional benefit of educating young adults on how to have safe sex.

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CPO hosts the 6th annual Walk of Hope

Charlotte Mirsky • October 4, 2023

The Center for Prevention and Outreach hosted its sixth annual Walk of Hope for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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Low levels of alcohol consumption still pose health risk, research shows

Kevin Sousa • February 5, 2023

New research reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.

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Students march for mental health at fourth annual Walk of Hope

Viola Flowers • October 17, 2021

Stony Brook University students, faculty and staff gathered at the SAC Plaza on Sept. 29 for the fourth annual Walk of Hope, hosted by the Center for Prevention and Outreach to raise mental health awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month.

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CPO offers free, informal services for mental health support

Viola Flowers • October 17, 2021

The Center for Prevention and Outreach launched two programs named "Let’s Talk" and "Resilience, Empowerment, Access, Care and Healing Groups" for SBU students to connect with counselors and peers concerning their mental health and emotional needs.

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Coronavirus hits the mental health of Stony Brook University students

Simran Multani • May 5, 2020

According to the Center for Prevention and Outreach website, simple activities such as coloring, connecting with your peers, exercise, DIY crafts, meditation and healthy eating can increase your overall mental health.

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Center for Prevention and Outreach Throws Self-Care Themed First Night Out

Lajiere Blake • January 26, 2020

On Jan. 25, the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) hosted a First Night Out Event that focused on self-care and resilience at the Campus Recreation Center.

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“Take a Stand: Walk with Me” march preaches message of awareness for domestic violence

Alek Lewis • October 27, 2019

Students, faculty and domestic violence prevention organizations marched together in “Take a Stand: Walk With Me” on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about domestic and relationship violence.

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Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

Samantha Robinson • September 22, 2019

The Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) asked senior English major and jazz minor, Salvatore Fratto, to play a song at a rally in the Student Activities Center before the second annual “Walk of Hope.”

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Students and faculty march to end domestic violence

Jess Stoneburner • October 27, 2016

The annual "Take a Stand, Walk with Me" march takes place every October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Monument Quilt raises awareness for sexual assault

Thomas James • October 23, 2016

Christine Szaraz, an organizer of the event, hopes to keep the momentum going next fall with Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, maybe having a similar event to replace the Monument Quilt.

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