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. The day happens every year on the first Thursday in March.
University Mental Health Day 2021 is taking place on Thursday 4th of March.
University Mental Health Day 2021 is taking place on Thursday 4th of March.
Is University Mental Health Day still happening during the pandemic?
Now more than ever it is important to get the nation talking about student mental health. Although we can't be together physically we can still join together virtually to inspire conversations, take action and create change. Explore ideas for joining us on social media using #UniMentalHealthDay and running virtual activities.
Who runs University Mental Health Day?
University Mental Health Day is run jointly by Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisors Network (UMHAN). Students Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We empower students and members of the university community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change. UMHAN is a network of mental health specialists working in the Higher/Further Education sector providing support to students experiencing mental health difficulties.
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 get involved this University Mental Health Day. Anything from sharing your experiences on social media, to running an virtual event, to lobbying a senior leader at your university. The day is all about getting the nation talking about student mental health to get creative and explore new ways to shape the future of student mental health.
Don’t forget to check out #UniMentalHealthDay online!
Don’t forget to check out #UniMentalHealthDay online!
Is there a theme for University Mental Health Day?
There is not a theme for this year's University Mental Health Day, to allow you creativity to run activities that are important to the staff and students on your campus. You can find more out about previous University Mental Health Days here.
What resources are available?
Unfortunately this year we are not able to send out physical University Mental Health Day resource packs, but you can still use Student Minds resources from posters to postcards. Also explore our Student Space digital assets - videos, social media images, posters. You can also get creative and create your own resources.
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 fundraise online, please email fundraising@studentminds.org.uk and we would be happy to send you some suggestions.
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 fundraise online, please email fundraising@studentminds.org.uk and we would be happy to send you some suggestions.
I am worried about my/my friends mental health. What should I do?
Whether you are looking for support for your own mental health at university, support for a friend or loved one, or for services that might be available to you as a student, help is available. Explore the support available at your university and further.
Student Space is here to make it easier to find the support you need during the coronavirus pandemic. Access direct support via phone, text, email or webchat, explore resources and tips and find out what help is available on your campus.
We understand that as a friend providing support is not always easy. It can be hard to know what to say and when to say it. Explore Student Minds' guidance on looking after your friends for tips and information.
Student Space is here to make it easier to find the support you need during the coronavirus pandemic. Access direct support via phone, text, email or webchat, explore resources and tips and find out what help is available on your campus.
We understand that as a friend providing support is not always easy. It can be hard to know what to say and when to say it. Explore Student Minds' guidance on looking after your friends for tips and information.
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 virtual 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.
What can I do after University Mental Health Day?
You can change the future of student mental health every day of the year not just on University Mental Health Day. Find out the different ways you can get involved - campaigning, fundraising, running peer support groups, blogging or running workshops on your campus.
