The return of the the massages at Rose this semester was a very welcome one. I went to the event last semester and found that it was one of the event that I most enjoyed, and it’s very likely that the same can be said for this semester.

I appreciate that this event was an option again this semester. I think it really shows the way that the school, and more specifically Rose House, takes into consideration the mental health of students. I believe that this is one of the ways, even if it is for a smaller group of students, that shows the progress towards higher awareness of the different mental health issues that are just starting to become more publicly recognized.

The ten minutes that are set aside for this event make it easily accessible for students to take a short break. It is a moment to relax and be mindful, which is something few students take into consideration regarding mental health. These few minutes offer a way to de-stress from what may be occurring in their personal and/or academic lives.

While some may say that 10 minutes would inconsequential in the goal of mental health, I believe that it can make the entire difference for the way a person feels on a certain day. Taking the time to relax, despite the time frame, is essential to the well-being of a person. I think that Rose is making the effort to ensure that students are getting a break through events such as these.