Wellness@Mac: June Issue 2026

Wellness@Mac is a series of articles that explore health and wellness topics relevant to student life, designed to engage and support students in their well-being.

This June, our articles focus on navigating queer spaces, men’s mental health, helping out a friend struggling with an eating disorder, building community after graduation, and work life balance during Summer.

Articles:

Navigating Queer Spaces

• Queer spaces play an important role in community and support the wellbeing of individuals. Navigating queer spaces can feel intimidating, however, access to queer spaces during major life transitions is especially important. Click here to learn more about Queer spaces. 

Building and Maintaining Community After Graduation 

• Life after graduation can be challenging as we no longer have the built-in community that school provides us. As we enter this new stage, some of us may struggle to maintain our friendships due to the competing priorities of adulthood. Click here to learn more about life after graduation. 

Understanding Men’s Mental Health  

• June as Men’s Mental Health Month is often overlooked, but it is time we change that. Suicide rates among men are disproportionately high, raising awareness about the unique challenges men face, and the barriers that often prevent them from seeking help are crucial for prevention. Click here to learn more about men’s mental health. 

How to help a friend with an eating disorder

• Supporting a friend with an eating disorder involves providing love and empathy rather than trying to “fix” them.  LGBTQ+ adults and adolescents face significantly higher rates of eating disorders and disordered eating than heterosexual and cisgender individuals. Click here to learn about helping a friend with an eating disorder.

Work Summer Balance 

• Comparison is thief of joy! Working full-time during Summer can be challenging. It’s easy to feel like we are missing out and start comparing ourselves with strangers on social media. It is important to set boundaries to not let your job consume your summer.  Click here to learn about how to make the most out of your summer while working full-time. 

Programming Happening this month:

June is Pride Month, a time to show support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We understand that each person’s journey is different, and we are here to offer compassion and solidarity every step of the way. The SWC features a curated collection of short stories, graphic novels, and other works. We encourage anyone visiting the lounge to read our literature about highlight identity, inclusivity, resilience, and 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences. Available year-round! Click here to learn more!

Share your feedback on our June 2026 Issue or request a topic that you would like to see covered in an upcoming issue. 

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