Central Student Government (CSG

The promotion of mental health and well-being goes hand in hand with the phrase, “Your feelings are valid.” The message is as clear and firm as the mission of the Mental Health Care Program Department of Student’s Welfare and Formation, under the Xavier University - Central Student Government. Launched in May 2020, Your Feelings Are Valid was a three-week long program that aimed towards raising mental health awareness to the general public. With the theme, “MAY Your Quarantine Be Mentally Productive.”, the project shed light on the utmost importance of mental wellness and systems of love and support.

The department’s endeavor to foster a culture of self-love was made successful by achieving the underlying goal to “affirm each and everyone’s feelings and thoughts as well as highlight one’s strengths in coping up in the midst of the pandemic epoch.” Garnering at least 3,100 views during its live streaming, the project touched on a plethora of topics: self-care, establishing healthy relationships, and eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health—paving the path towards progress and a future wherein each freely accepts and lives by the words, “My feelings are valid.”