Mental Health and Wellness Peer Educators
We all struggle with the daily challenges of life. For some, receiving peer support can be a useful tool for coping with the stressors associated with being a college student. The Mental Health and Wellness Peer Educators are undergraduate and graduate students trained by CAPS staff to help provide support, resources and education to their fellow University of Michigan Dearborn peers.
For more information on the program please contact sbyczek@umich.edu
Current Events

Check out our youtube playlist for previous sessions of mental health Mondays! These are information sessions hosted by the Mental health and wellness peer educators about helpful wellness topics! Check out the website closer to the beginning of Winter for the new schedule!
Learn a little more about our current mental health and wellness peer educators:
Alia

Pronouns: they/them
Major: Health and Human Services, Public Health concentration
Year in school: 5th
Future career goals: I would like to work in community health, especially in marginalized communities.
Other organizations you are involved with on campus: PRIDE, WUM-D
What I do for my own wellness: I like to have recognized time to recharge, whether that's in the company of friends or alone. A mindful moment to have fun and laugh or read a book really helps me.
Bee

Pronouns: Any
Major: Behavioral Sciences
Year: Senior
Org: SI, PRIDE
Career goal: Running an art based nonprofit for children and young adults
How I practice wellness: Through comedy, writing, and music. I watch shows that are familiar to me as a source of comfort, listen to podcasts or music, and I write short stories and poetry in my free time.
Brianna

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Psychology
Year: Junior
Future career goals: To be a psychiatrist working with younger patients
Other organizations: Active Minds, Engaged Scholars, Public Health Society, The Undergraduate Society of Psychology and Neuroscience
What I do for my own wellness: Listen to music, exercise, and spend time with people I love.
Caitlyn

Pronouns: she/her
Major: Bioengineering
Year in school: Sophomore
Future Career Goals: To work in a hospital and help underprivileged communities
Other Organizations: Association for Women in Mathematics (President)
What I Do For My Own Wellness: Watch comfort shows, go for walks and listen to music, attend therapy, and stay connected with those close to me.
Lydia

Pronouns: She/her
Major: Psychology and Criminology
Year in school: 4th
Future Career Goals: I would love to work in therapy, specifically for individuals who have been or are incarcerated.
Other Organizations: Criminology and Criminal Justice Collective, Psi Chi, and Undergraduate Society of Psychology and Neuroscience
What I do for my wellness: I love to go on walks, spend time with my friends and family, and listen to my favorite podcasts and playlists!
Brahm

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Year: 1st Year Grad Student
Org: TEDx, Build On
Career goal: Develop and implement health education programs and initiatives that focus on the health and safety of employees across industries.
How I practice wellness: Engagement in social services and outdoor activities such as hiking and bicycling.
Tyler

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Psychology
Year in School: 5th
Future Career Goals: Either becoming an effective and proficient Clinical Psychologist or Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, or maybe both.
Other Organizations you are Involved with on Campus: The Undergraduate Society of Psychology and Neuroscience, Anime & Manga Club
What I Do for my Own Wellness: I make attempts to spend a decent amount of time engaging in entertaining and leisurely activities with my friends, such as seeing movies together or trying yummy food.
Mariam

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Psychology
Year: Senior
Future Career Goals: To work as a therapist in community mental health and eventually a group or private practice.
What I do for my wellness: I like to spend time in nature, chill with my dog, do martial arts, have a simple self-care routine, and go to therapy!
Amrit

Pronouns: he/him
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 1st Year Grad Student
Org: Maize and Blue Crew, SAB, GDSC
Career Goal: To become a successful mental health entrepreneur and have a significant impact in the field of mental health on a global scale
How I practice wellness: I enjoy taking vacations, going out with friends, playing piano, and writing poetry in my leisure time.
Asia

Pronouns: she/her or They/ them
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year in school: 2nd year(sophomore)
Future career goals: To pursue a career in my field but also advocate for those in my community. I also would love to write children’s books.
What I do for wellness: I love drawing, crocheting, playing video games, or spending time with my cat.
Yassin

Pronouns: He/him
Major: Finance
Year in school: 4th year
Future career goals: Join a law school to hopefully become a corporate lawyer
Other orgs: Mens basketball team
What do I do for my own wellness: Workout, stay on top of my priorities, leave an hour of the day for myself to reflect/meditate or do something I enjoy alone in a peaceful environment.