CARES Mental Health Student Wellness Ambassador
Meet our Ambassadors!!
![Beatriz Ramirez](/student-services/mental-health/images/wellness-ambassadors/Beatriz.jpg)
Beatriz Ramirez
I’m a second year student and my major is Social Work. What called me to be a Wellness Ambassador was to learn more about mental health so I could support students. I feel there isn’t enough talk about mental health and how to take care of our well being and a Wellness Ambassador advocates for that.
Self-Care Tip
My self-care tip is to walk outside or go skateboarding around my neighborhood.
![Jasleen pic](/student-services/mental-health/images/Jasleen%20web%20pic.jpg)
Jasleen Kaur
My name is Jasleen Kaur and I am a third year student majoring in Biology with Allied Health. I’m planning on becoming a nurse in the future. As a Wellness Ambassador, I look forwards to hosting mental health related events on campus to foster a sense of community within the students and have fun along the way. I hope to reduce the stigma around mental health by promoting the CARES counseling services offered on campus.
My self care tip is to take small breaks when ever I feel stressed. I recommend taking a step back from whatever may be stressing you out by taking a walk outside or listening to music.
![Shayaya pic](/student-services/mental-health/images/Shanaya%20web%20pic.jpg)
Shanaya Prasad
My name is Shanaya Prasad. This is my second year at Chabot, majoring in Psychology. I was drawn to becoming a Wellness Ambassador as spreading awareness about mental health and giving back to others in the community has always been important to me. I have always had a passion for helping others, and becoming a Wellness Ambassador has been a rewarding experience as we raise awareness among students about how important it is to take care of our well-being and overall mental health.
Self-care tip: Take time out of your day to prioritize your well-being. We have many things going on, and we sometimes forget to care for ourselves. Taking one hour out of your day for self-care can be crucial for our health. You can consider reading, journaling, meditating, exercising, etc.
![Clayton Ensel](/student-services/mental-health/images/wellness-ambassadors/Clayton.jpg)
Clayton Ensel
My name is Clayton Ensel. I’m starting my fifth year at Chabot College and I am pursuing something that I’ve always been passionate about, which is Mental Health and Psychology. I love listening to music, playing guitar, singing, cooking, exercising, and spending time with others. What called me to be a Wellness Ambassador is my passion for Mental Health Awareness and breaking down the stigma around mental health counseling. I feel that everyone should have easy access to personal counseling if they need it. Especially when the student health fee covers Mental Health services offered by Chabot CARES Mental Health. I am interested in Human Services because I love working with others. I also love that through working as a Wellness Ambassador, I can potentially change the course of someone’s life for the better.
Self-Care Tip
By using a Daily Mood Log I can gain a new perspective on any of my thoughts that
may be somewhat distorted. This can really support me to change the way I might be
feeling about an upsetting event.
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Janelle Mae Silvania
I am Janelle Mae Silvania and I go by she/they pronouns. I am a third-year Chabot student and majoring in Public Health. I am a Filipinx woman and a first-generation college student. After receiving CARES mental health services at Chabot College, my experience there led me to share the same warmth that I received with other students. As a Wellness Ambassador, I hope to serve the voices that have yet to be heard and I live by the saying “When I heal, the ancestors heal that have come before me”.
Self-Care Tip
My self-care tip is to get some sunshine whenever you can and journal your feelings out.
![CARES logo](/student-services/mental-health/images/CARES%20Logo%20Bottom%20Space.jpg)
Hanaa Shaikh
Hi! My name is Hanaa Shaikh. I’m a second year student majoring in Psychology. What drew me to become a Wellness Ambassador was the opportunity to be in space that strives to destigmatize mental health.
Self-Care Tip
How We Feel is an app that sends you daily check-ins to track your mood. I feel like this is a great way to figure out patterns in your behavior and help you navigate through rough patches!