The Unspoke Link
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students
Sexual health and mental health are deeply intertwined, yet the connection between them often goes unaddressed in mainstream conversations. While GRFreeEC and mental health minorities are not certified experts in these fields, they recognize the importance of raising awareness about how these domains influence one another. Sexual health encompasses more than just the absence of diseaseit includes emotional intimacy, consent, identity, and self-worth. Mental health, similarly, involves emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of belonging. When one is compromised, the other often suffers. For example: Sexual trauma or dysfunction can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or PTSD can affect libido, relationship dynamics, and sexual decision-making. Stigma around sexuality, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals, can exacerbate feelings of isolation and mental distress. Conversely, positive sexual experiencesthose grounded in safety, respect, and mutual pleasurecan enhance mental well-being by fostering connection, confidence, and emotional release. We are also allowing Brittnay Jones from the university couseling center to provide other resources
Competencies:
- Connection and Belonging
- Collaboration and Creativity
- Health and Well-being
Location Information
Kirkhof Center - Thornapple Room
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This event was added to the calendar by LakerLink Registered Student Organizations (rso@gvsu.edu) on Thursday, November 6, 2025 and was last updated on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:01 a.m.
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