University Mental Health Day is more than just a social media campaign, it’s a movement and you can get involved in a variety of ways. We encourage you to get out into your university communities and make student mental health a priority. Need some inspiration? You could:
Take part in the 10 minutes for you challenge
Want to get involved with #UniMentalHealthDay but aren’t sure how? Then join our new “10 minutes for you” challenge!
This year, we want you to get involved by taking 10 minutes of your time on University Mental Health Day to look after your mental health. This can look like:
You could also encourage your sports team, flatmates or friends to join the challenge and do something just for you or as a group.
Whatever you do, make sure it helps you! Student Space has plenty of resources and tips to inspire you on ways to look after your wellbeing:
Don’t forget to use the hashtag #UniMentalHealthDay and tag us on the day (or in the lead-up) and share a photo or video so that we can see what you’re doing for you.
If you wanted to host an event or a fundraiser, you could use the challenge as a foundation. Set up an activity and invite people to spend at least 10 minutes doing it with you.
This year, we want you to get involved by taking 10 minutes of your time on University Mental Health Day to look after your mental health. This can look like:
- Taking a walk
- Enjoying a hot cup of tea
- Talking to your friends
- Reading a book
You could also encourage your sports team, flatmates or friends to join the challenge and do something just for you or as a group.
Whatever you do, make sure it helps you! Student Space has plenty of resources and tips to inspire you on ways to look after your wellbeing:
Don’t forget to use the hashtag #UniMentalHealthDay and tag us on the day (or in the lead-up) and share a photo or video so that we can see what you’re doing for you.
If you wanted to host an event or a fundraiser, you could use the challenge as a foundation. Set up an activity and invite people to spend at least 10 minutes doing it with you.
- Host a wellbeing space - some snacks, some games, some wellbeing resources and a space for students to chill and get away from the stresses of university life.
- Put on a stall informing people of why it is important to take care of their mental health and signpost where to get support (both in university and externally). If you can’t do a stall you could share this support digitally
- Encourage people to get outdoors and do an activity, you could organise a local nature trail walk or city tour, staying active is great for our mental health.
- Create a “chill out” zone where students can get away from the pressures of deadliness and university and just take a moment for themselves.
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Podcasts
Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, Behind the Stigma bridges the gap between scientific research and the general public on all things Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Mental Health related. Each episode engages in in-depth discussions with top researchers and academics in these fields.
In this episode of the Behind the Stigma Podcast, Seiara speaks with members of the Student Advisory Committee from Student Minds, including Aglaya Freccero, Dom Smithies, and Mahbub Alom Shuhag, in light of University Mental Health Day. We delve into the challenges and lived experiences of students, emphasizing the significance of inclusivity and diversity in mental health policies. We also explore the role of peer support networks, digital interventions, recent initiatives by Student Minds, and personal self-care practices. The aim of the episode was to raise awareness and foster positive change within university communities.
