University of Wyoming to Host Mental Wellness Forum with Governor Gordon

The University of Wyoming will host a Mental Wellness Forum with Governor Mark Gordon in early December. During the forum, the Governor along with representatives with the University of Wyoming will discuss The Wy We Care Initiative, an extensive statewide collaborative effort among all branches of state government, local community teams, and private sector providers aimed a reducing suicide risk and promoting mental health. The event, open to students, faculty, staff, and community members, will be held in the Wyoming Union Ballroom Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 until 7 p.m.

The Governor will be joined by Suicidologist/Psychologist Dr. Kent Corso and the University of Wyoming Violence Prevention Coordinator Bob Vines for a fireside discussion followed by audience Q&A. Vines will share his personal story of mental health challenges during the isolation of the COVID pandemic. The event is sponsored by the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW), as well as the Dean of Students Office, Violence Prevention Center, and Student Wellness. The forum is part of a continuing month of mental health awareness events at the University.