University Mental Health Day
University Mental Health Day activities at Ulster University.
University Mental Health Day
The Student Wellbeing team are planning a packed day of activities to help raise awareness and drive positive change for our student’s mental health. It is a chance to talk about our mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help when struggling.
The latest research at Student Minds (Feb, 2023) found that:
*1 in 4 students have a diagnosed mental health issue
*30% said their mental health has got worse since starting university
*1 in 4 students would not know where to go to get mental health support at university if they needed it
We want to use the day to not only to increase awareness of mental health issues but to also bridge the gap in knowledge of the wide variety of support that is available both within the University and the wider community for students.
What’s happening on your campus?
Derry~Londonderry
The Student Wellbeing team will be on hand in the Library from 10am – 2pm to answer any of your queries. If you fancy a bit of pampering, treat yourself to an Indian head massage from 10.30am – 1,30pm in MD103 or a manicure in MU101.
MD026 are hosting gratitude and self care sessions from 1-3pm and you’ll find a community pharmacy in MU from 10am -2pm.
If you feel something more active, UU Sports are offering free taster sessions all day, the Man Utd Foundation have activities running from 10am – 12pm in MU and you can enjoy the atmosphere with live music in MG and MF from 10am – 3pm and live comedy from 12-2pm.
Male student
Coleraine
You’ll find the Student Wellbeing team on the Bridge from 10am -2pm so take the opportunity to stop and say hi. From 12-2pm, the Bridge is packed with activities including wellbeing flag making, self-care stations and a very happy smile corner.
@be_betteryou are onhand to offer tips and information at the Mood and Food talk, from 1-2pm in the Diamond Hall.
Female student
Belfast
Don’t miss the buzz happening in BC foyer from 10am -2pm where Jay’s Barber Club are onhand to get you looking sharp, there are fitness challenges, gig buddies, VR fun and our Student Wellbeing team ready to chat about all things wellbeing.
If you’re feeling creative, there are art activities from 10am – 2pm in BA foyer and you want to chill, join the silent reading event from 1-2pm on BB Level 2.
Male student
Although University Mental Health Day is just one day, Ulster’s Student Wellbeing team are always there to support you online, by phone and in person.