The Flourish
flour·ish │ˈfləriSH │ verb
To experience positive feelings of well-being.
This online publication is your monthly guide to flourishing on the Farm. Check out tips, articles, events, and resources to support your mental health and well-being. #flourishtogether
The Flourish, October 2024
Let's Flourish Together on the Farm! The start of the school year brings much excitement, some nervous anticipation, and an openness to new beginnings. Adjusting to Stanford, whether it's your first time on campus or returning back to school after a few years as a graduate student, takes time and a little patience to establish a new routine. The Flourish is excited to be a part of your journey at Stanford, supporting your health and well-being. This month's edition encourages you to focus on your mental health and explore new mindful practices and ways to prioritize care for yourself and those around you. Let's flourish together!
Links to Help Your Flourish on The Farm
The Flourish Archives
To access the full copy for each month, please click on the corresponding month and link in the archives.
Flourish Stories
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. #flourishtogether
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, need tips to help a friend, someone supportive to talk to, or anything in between, you are not alone.
Testimonials From Students
“The Flourish helps remind me to focus on my mental well-being just as much as I focus on academics or extracurriculars. By practicing self-care and prioritizing wellness, I grow as a more caring person toward myself and develop skills that help me care for others too.” – Michaela, '23
“Flourishing is important to me because it has given me the opportunity to step back and reflect on how I am doing mentally. By reading The Flourish, I gain access to so many resources on campus that I can take advantage of and tips that I did not know about!” – Edward, '23
"The Flourish reminds me to take a step back and prioritize wellness beyond just getting by and making the next deadline— it reminds me to deliberately craft my life in a way that serves me and fulfills me daily.” – Megan, '22
