Fact: 1 in 4 students will suffer from mental health problems at some point during their lifetime.
Myth: There’s nothing you can do about it.
There’s loads of different ways you can look after your mind, just like you can for your body.
Mental Wellbeing Week is a brand new week of events and activities promoting a healthy lifestyle and a healthy mind.
On Monday 20th of February there will be a Festival of the Mind launch event which will take place outside the Sport, Exercise and Health Centre between 11 and 3. There will be free healthy snacks, free massages, a fruit stall, a pedal power smoothie maker and more.
If you have anything bothering you, want to find out how the University and Students’ Union can help, or you just fancy a chat, you can come and speak to our Street Doc, Street Counsellor and Street Advice teams on their (very comfy) sofa.
For the rest of the week there’ll be events, workshops, treats and surprises around the University and the Union to make you smile!
Sport, Exercise and Health will be offering special deals on exercise classes, relaxation massages and other freebies so collect your vouchers at the Festival of the Mind.
Schedule of events
Monday 20th February - Festival of the Mind Launch
When: 11am - 3pm
Where: Outside the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health
What: Free massages, fruit stall, Pedal Power Smoothies, Street Doc & More!
Tuesday 21st February - Light Box Happiness Workshop
When: 1pm - 3pm
Where: Physics Lecture Theatre 3.21
What: A playful, creative workshop to explore evidence based techniques that help us feel good and function well. This introduction will take a look at happiness, creativity and character strengths.
To book: Please visit the COBS website
Wednesday 22nd February - No Turning Back
When: 1.45pm - 3.15pm
Where: Student Counselling Service
What: Leaving University can be a difficult transition. How can you prepare to leave well, letting go of the known and stepping out into the new?
UBU Transcendental Meditation Society Introductory Talk
When: 5.30 for 6.00pm
Where: Students' Union Building
What: Learn about the effortless, natural TM technique for: Mental balance; clarity of mind; freedom from stress; fast, easy learning; fluent, efficient writing
Thursday 23rd February - Fit & Fabulous Pilates & Body Balance
When: 12pm - 2pm
Where: Studio 2, Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health
What: Fit and Fabulous provides opportunities to get involved in activities and sports whatever your level. It caters for the absolute beginner, casual gym goers, those who prefer to organise their exercise schedule in advance and those who want to go that bit further in achieving their goals
Friday 24th February - Relaxation for Health & Wellbeing
When: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Where: Student Counselling Service
What: Introduction to self directed relaxation. Learn ways to find some calm space in the busy week and discover how this can help you to contain anxiety, sleep better and manage your schedule more productively.
To book: Please visit the Counselling website
