University Mental Health Day FAQ’s

What is University Mental Health Day and when does it happen?

University Mental Health Day is the biggest day of the year for student mental health, bringing together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority, to create ongoing change to the future of student mental health. This year is all about the power of using your voice. Join us on Thursday 7th of March 2019 as we inspire conversations, take action and create change! ​

How can I get involved with University Mental Health Day?

Take a look at our ‘Get Involved’ page for tips and explore how you can use your voice this University Mental Health Day. Anything from sharing your experiences on social media, to running a listening event to lobbying a senior leader at your university. The day is all about your voice, get creative and explore new ways to shape the future of student mental health.

Don’t forget to check out #UniMentalHealthDay online!

What events are taking place, and how do I find out about them?

Find out what events are happening near you and share your activities on our interactive map. You can also find out more by following #UniMentalHealthDay to read live updates on people’s activities.

What resources are available?

We have lots of resources to help you use your voice and promote your activity this University Mental Health Day.  Whether you're planning an activity on your campus, halls of residence or at your workplace, you can use our physical and online resources. These include posters, postcards and social media images.

Unfortunately, packs are no longer available for order. If you applied to receive a pack it will arrive before the 7th of March. 

How can I fundraise on University Mental Health Day?

If you would like to help us in our mission to reach even more students and members of the university community and empower them to look after their own mental health, support others and create change, why not add a fundraising element to your University Mental Health Day event?

Please check out our fundraising tips to help get you started. Let us know what you have planned so we can help you to promote it and inspire others along the way. If you would like further guidance on how to incorporate fundraising into your event, please email fundraising@studentminds.org.uk and we would be happy to send you some suggestions.

Can someone from Student Minds or the University Mental Health Advisors Network attend my event?

If you’d like someone from Student Minds or UMHAN to attend your event please make sure you inform us in advance and we’ll try our best to be there. Check to see if there is a Student Minds Group at your university or a Mental Health Advisor. Please note we’re a small team and while we’d love to attend everybody’s events, unfortunately, this is not always possible.

How can I share my experience of using my voice?

If you have a story to tell we would love to hear it! Email comms@studentminds.org.uk to find out more about sharing a case study of how you have used your voice to create positive changes in student mental health.

You can also share your experiences on social media by using #UniMentalHealthDay or writing or vlogging for the Student Minds Blog or UMHAN’s blog.