The fourth national University Mental Health and Wellbeing day was held on the 18 February. Each year has seen a growth in interest and support from University staff, which has resulted in bigger events involving both campuses. This year:
- 75 students and staff visited the Wellbeing Fair in Hallam Hall
- 32 attended a workshop about dementia at Collegiate Crescent Campus
- 30-40 students engaged with Time to Change activities
- The ‘Introduction to mindfulness’ workshop was fully booked
Staff from across the University along with student volunteers worked together to increase awareness of mental health difficulties and the support available. We intend to use a similar format next year, linking in with the Healthy Universities agenda.
For more information about mental health and wellbeing, contact the Student Wellbeing team on 0114 225 2136, follow on Twitter @SHUSWB, or email student.wellbeing@shu.ac.uk