Flourish Stories
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The Flourish is honored to host the second annual Flourish Stories to continue sharing courageous stories of Stanford students and their experiences of finding hope, healing, resilience, and joy through their mental health journeys.
This year, we will incorporate photos captured by students to represent their lives, points of view, and experiences with mental health and well-being, and ultimately depict how they are able to flourish through challenges encountered as Stanford students. Captions will be added to these photos to give context and help further draw readers into your journey. Together, along with a select group of Stanford affiliates, we will select images to be displayed at a campus-wide Flourish Together event and in a traveling exhibit across campus during the month of May. Sign up to join Flourish Stories here.
We can't wait to help you share your Flourish Stories!
Sign up For Flourish Stories Here
Please complete the interest form by Friday, April 18 to take part in a fun and engaging 1-hour training and be part of our traveling exhibit.
Flourish Stories Examples
Check out some photos with captions from a few of our students below. How do these images resonate with you and your lived experience? Are there times when you felt similar during your mental health journey? What feelings do the titles and captions bring up for you and your well-being experience?
A Journey Beyond the Finish Line
Always the goal but never truly representative. In life, there are no first places- only the journey. As my athletic career comes to an end, I’ve come to realize that the expectations and mind projections we place on ourselves are only illusions. Life is a single-player game and the only judgment that truly matters is my own. I am in control. I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul.
Jaden
Class of '25
BA, Psychology
MA, Sociology
Relaxation Station
This Monday, I decided to spontaneously drive to Half Moon Bay alone to try to relieve some stress and do something nice for myself. I spent over an hour reading a book by the ocean as I listened to the crash of the waves. I felt at ease. The hectic week ahead suddenly seemed less hectic.
Chase
Class of '25
BA, English & American Studies
Writing: Good for the Soul
Journaling has been something I do both when my mind is in a positive and negative space, or anywhere in between. It is my safe space. I have found that pouring out my thoughts on paper frees up space in my mind that would usually be consumed with rumination. There have been numerous times when I begin writing from a place of distress and end in a much calmer state of mind.
Citlali
Class of '27
BA, Sociology & Spanish
Para La Raza
You’re not fluent? They ask. My dad says I have un nopal en la frente.I speak Spanish to my niece and nephews because my brothers want them to learn.Finding community by becoming learning about and becoming more secure in identity.
Anonymous
Class of '25, Co-Term
Class of 2025
Civil Engineering
Additional Links
Learn how Stanford students have flourished through their mental health journeys. Here you can access the 2024 Flourish Stories event materials. Additionally, access resources in support of mental health. Remember that you are not alone and there are resources at Stanford ready to support you.
Flourish Stories 2024
We are honored to present the stories of Stanford students who have courageously shared their experiences on finding hope, healing, resilience, and joy through their mental health journeys.
Mental Health Resources at Stanford
This website is your go-to hub for navigating the many mental health and well-being resources at Stanford. Whether you are seeking advice to establish your self-care routine, looking for ways to manage stress or mental health symptoms, tips to help a frie
Flourishing @ Stanford
Join The Flourish for an afternoon of flourishing! Catch the Flourish Stories student photo exhibit, meet health and well-being professionals and student organizations, and participate in fun activity stations. And don’t forget to pick up a limited edition “Flourishing @ Stanford” cap and acai bowl. You won't want to miss this event!