BWell - An October for Our Wellbeing
From 6 to 29 October 2026, the campus will host the first edition of BWell: a series of events, learning experiences and activities dedicated to the mental and physical wellbeing of the entire Bocconi community, marking World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Wellbeing is essential to how we live, study and work. That is why Bocconi continues to invest in services and activities that foster a culture of listening, prevention and self-care.
BWell offers an opportunity to share experiences and explore the activities and psychological support services available at Bocconi throughout the year.
Our wellbeing matters
6-29 October 2026
🕒 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Egea Bookshop, Viale Bligny 22
Reading Reset
Open to the entire Bocconi community
A small space to pause, breathe, and see things from a different perspective. A curated selection of books on wellbeing offers ideas, insights, and practical tools for taking care of your mind and body. From mindfulness and yoga to mental health and personal growth, reading can be a way to slow down, find your balance, and move forward with a fresh perspective. Because sometimes, all it takes is a single page to start feeling a little better.
6 October 2026
🕒6:15-7:30 pm | Campus Life Space
Under Pressure: Stress, Anxiety, and How to Keep Your Balance – A workshop to cope with anxiety
For students. Held in English.
Getting into a top university is proof of your talent — but it often comes with a quiet cost: the pressure to always perform, to have it all figured out. If you have ever felt that tightness in your chest before an exam, or that voice telling you it is never quite enough, you are not alone — and you are not broken! This workshop is a space to pause, and learn to understand anxiety, to turn pressure into fuel rather than fear! You'll leave with concrete strategies you can use, and the reassurance that asking for support is not a weakness, but one of the smartest moves a high achiever can make. Join us. Your wellbeing is just as important as your success — and taking care of it is what will let you thrive, not just survive.
REGISTRATION VIA yoU@B (various activities widget)
8 October 2026
🕒 3:00-7:00 pm | SDA Bocconi, room E331, Via Sarfatti 10
Coffee and Counseling Walk-in
For students. Held in Italian and in English.
Launch of the walk-in counseling service at SDA Bocconi, aimed in particular at participants in SDA Bocconi master programs and courses, accompanied by an informal moment over coffee or tea.
The walk-in counseling service offers an initial, confidential point of contact for students seeking support and guidance.
NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
🕒 6:30-7:30 pm | Sport Center Arena
Yoga
Open to the entire Bocconi community. Held in English.
Flow-to-yin yoga class with Michela Granconato.
REGISTER HERE
9 October 2026
🕒 9:00 am-1:00 pm | Campus Life Space, Box 8, Piazza Sraffa 11
Coffee and Counseling Walk-in
For students. Held in Italian and in English.
Walk-in counseling service accompanied by an informal moment over coffee or tea.
The walk-in counseling service offers an initial, confidential point of contact for students seeking support and guidance.
NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
🕒 1:00-2:30 pm | Reading Room Egea Bookshop, Viale Bligny 22
Pause. Breathe. Focus. A Meditation Experience
Open to the entire Bocconi community. Held in English.
During this special experiential event dedicated to meditation and its potential benefits, participants will be invited to explore what meditation is, how it can be practiced, and how it may help improve concentration, manage stress, and promote greater awareness in everyday life.
The session will combine an introduction to meditation with a practical activity, giving participants the opportunity to experience its effects first-hand and discover simple techniques that can be incorporated into their daily routines.
The event will open with remarks from the Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability and will be led by Felicia Cigorescu, Daniel Lumera and Ennio Tasciotti.
On this occasion the Inside Arts, Bocconi University New Meditation App will be presented. InsideArts Meditation Playlist is a new digital wellbeing resource created to support focus, relaxation and personal wellbeing throughout the academic experience. The playlist offers a selection of guided meditation tracks that can be used wherever you are—between classes, during a break or whenever you need a moment to pause, recharge and reconnect with yourself.
Join us to pause, breathe and discover a new way to support your wellbeing.
REGISTER HERE
🕒 2:00-6:00 pm | Sport Center Arena
Crazy Challenge
Open to the entire Bocconi community.
The Italian National 5-a-side Futsal Team for Mental Health, Crazy for Football, will be among the protagonists of Milano 4 Mental Health with a program dedicated to sport, culture and community. The highlight of the program will be a major sporting event organized in collaboration with Bocconi Sport.
Four outstanding teams — Crazy for Football National Team, Inter/Milan Legends Team, City of Milan Team, and Bocconi Team — will compete in a four-team tournament that brings together institutions, football history and the future generations of the local community, alongside the extraordinary experience of the Crazy for Football National Team, reigning World and European champion.
The tournament will be preceded, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, by a Special Selection Session for potential new candidates to wear the Azzurri jersey, organized in collaboration with the Welfare and Health Department of the City of Milan, Mental Health Services, therapeutic communities and local associations.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SELECTION SESSION AND THE TOURNAMENT AS AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
🕒 3:00-7:00 pm | Online
Online Walk-in Counseling – Walk-in counseling service
For students. Held in Italian and in English.
The walk-in counseling service offers an initial, confidential point of contact for students seeking support and guidance.
NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
12 October 2026
🕒 9:00-11:00 am and 3:00-7:00 pm | Campus Life Space, Box 8, Piazza Sraffa 11
Coffee and Counseling Walk-in
For students. Held in Italian and in English.
Walk-in counseling service accompanied by an informal moment over coffee or tea.
The walk-in counseling service offers an initial, confidential point of contact for students seeking support and guidance.
NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
13 October 2026
🕒 1:00-2:15 pm | X-Lab, SDA Bocconi, Via Sarfatti 10
Yoga
Open to the entire Bocconi community. Held in Italian.
Vinyasa yoga class held by Federico Vegni.
REGISTER HERE
15 October 2026
🕒 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Reading Room Egea Bookshop, Viale Bligny 22
Becoming Adults in Fragile Times: Challenges and Opportunities in Educational and Learning Contexts
For staff and faculty. Held in Italian.
Meeting with Alberto Pellai, physician, psychotherapist and author, renowned for his expertise in young people's challenges and vulnerabilities and their relationship with adults.
Full program and registration on the Italian website.
🕒 6:15-8:15 pm | Room 42, Via Sarfatti 25
Wellbeing Workshop – The power of connection: building wellbeing through relationships
For students. Held in English.
Held by Alice Bongiorni (Otherwise)
University life is not only an academic journey: it is also shaped by the relationships we build along the way. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore how everyday connections can support personal growth, resilience and a sense of belonging. Through movement, reflection and shared stories, students will identify the attitudes and behaviors that make relationships a positive source of wellbeing. They will leave with greater awareness and a practical “toolkit” of small, concrete actions to help create more supportive and meaningful connections in their university life.
REGISTRATION VIA yoU@B (various activities widget)
🕒 9:00-1:00 am and 3:00-7:00 pm | Campus Life Space, Box 8, Piazza Sraffa 11
Coffee and Counseling Walk-in
For students. Held in Italian and in English.
Walk-in counseling service accompanied by an informal moment over coffee or tea.
The walk-in counseling service offers an initial, confidential point of contact for students seeking support and guidance.
NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
22 and 29 October 2026
🕒 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Internal Academy – Student Wellbeing and Mental Health: The Bocconi Counseling Perspective
For staff. Held in Italian.
A training session for staff focused on university students’ wellbeing and mental health, presented from the perspective of the Bocconi Counseling Service.
Organized by Campus Life, Counseling Self-Empowerment and Wellbeing (Students Outreach and Support)
Full program and registration on the Italian website.
27 October 2026
🕒 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Online
Webinar – Managing Stressful Situations
For staff and faculty. Held in Italian.
The webinar is held by Dr. Annunziata Lettiero, Psychologist.
Full program and registration on the Italian website.