Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion

Today’s research nugget links social media use and community participation for people with SMI. Check out the full study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S074756321630601X

Are you a college student living with a mental health condition? Are you interested in learning more about maintaining wellness? We are looking for participants for our Taking Action study! Taking Action is a peer-delivered intervention designed to promote wellness, stability, and recovery of individuals with mental health conditions. Check out the flyer or email [email protected] for more information! Fill out the screener here: https://tinyurl.com/4nv639a4

Last month for collab connections our staff continued work on ceramic magnet masterpieces! Led by our fearless ceramicist leader Beth, the team decorated kiln-fired pieces as community bonding.

Our staff member Maggie plans to go to national night out in Wynnewood next month to support local firefighters and policeman. There will be food, rides, and free merch from nearby stores! She goes every year and it is always a fun night and great time to meet up with friends.

Are you a college student experiencing mental health challenges? Our Taking Action for college students study is seeking participants! Complete our screener form to see if you are eligible for the study: https://chpswtemple.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ajlYIAsBuX8cui

Our team had the opportunity to join the 2026 Global Loneliness Awareness Week events in Washington DC, part of the global events to bring awareness to the rising crisis of loneliness and social isolation. Thank you to the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network for organizing such a valuable event!

Participation in arts and culture activities is important for people with mental health conditions!

Read the article here: https://tucollab.short.gy/art
Visual abstract summarizing the article: https://tucollab.short.gy/artVA

Join us for Community Chat #5: Encouraging Work & Volunteering for Living Well on July 30th at 2:30 ET/11:30 PT!

Register now: https://tucollab.short.gy/cc5

Advocates BeaJae North, Joseph Rogers, and Kelechi Ubozoh will lead a conversation on work, volunteering, and living well with mental health challenges. Bring your questions, stories, or just come to listen.

Are you a college student living with a mental health condition? Are you interested in learning more about maintaining wellness? We are looking for participants for our Taking Action study! Taking Action is a peer-delivered intervention designed to promote wellness, stability, and recovery of individuals with mental health conditions. Check out the flyer or email [email protected] for more information! Fill out the screener here: https://tinyurl.com/4nv639a4

Happy 4th of July America! Whether watching fireworks, checking out a block party, or having a picnic, there are tons of great ways to get out into the community this weekend! If you're celebrating, let us know how in the comments! Otherwise, what's your favorite summer activity?