World Mental Health Day 2018
Posted on 3 October 2018
It’s important we all remember to look after both our physical and mental wellbeing and to look out for others who might be suffering in silence. Help and support is always available.
To mark World Mental Health Day on Wednesday 10 October 2018, come along to the following events:
The Big Mental Health Survey
Mind, the mental health charity, are running a Big Mental Health Survey and want to hear from anyone aged 16 years or older with personal experience of mental health problems. Now in its second year, the Big Mental Health Survey is a major research project to understand people’s experiences of mental health support and the findings will be used by the charity to help providers to improve services.
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Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World
2-5pm, Piazza Building
Find out about the vision for mental health research at York and the latest mental health research being undertaken across the University. There will also be an informal Tea and Talk Networking Session for attendees to get to know one another and talk all things mental health research over tea and cake! Book your free place.
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Mental health drop-in
1.15-2.15pm, ATB/042
Information from Department of Health Sciences Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Group (MHAWG), YUSU, York Samaritans, GSA Vice President (Wellbeing & Community), Mental Health First Aiders, Open Door Team and HR. This talk is aimed at departmental staff and students but all are welcome and coffee, tea, fruit and water are available. -
How I look after my mental health and wellbeing at University
2.15-3.00pm, ATB/042
Presentation by mental health nursing student Bethany Mclaine. Bethany has first hand experience of mental health and spoke earlier this year about how it inspired her to study nursing. Book your free place.
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Reading for Pleasure
A Library Foyer display stand with a selection of books on ways to improve your wellbeing, from healthy eating to knitting and gardening. There will also be leaflets explaining the range of services available that support student wellbeing. -
Mental Health Awareness Project
3-6pm, V/N/044
The Mental Health Awareness Project team are organising a number of speakers to talk about their experience with mental health and the things they do to combat difficulties. Many of the speakers have businesses or run programmes that are beneficial for people with mental health issues. Speakers include Greg Harman from Second Thoughts, Kathy from OneYoga in York, Professor Barry Wright and Leah Mount from Keyfort. They will also have a stall set up in Vanbrugh along with Student Minds.
Other mental health and wellbeing activities taking place later in the term are:
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Digital wellbeing online course
Starting on Monday 15 October, this three-week online course explores the impact of digital technology on our health, relationships and society. Join this free course. -
The Secrets of Sleep
Thursday 1 November, 7-8pm, Spring Lane Building
Explore the whats, whys and hows of sleep. What does the sleeping brain look like? Why do we sleep for a third of our lives? How does sleep support mental and physical health and help you maximise your academic performance? Come along and find out a bit more about the most important part of your day, and how you can get the sleep you need to be healthy, happy and productive. Book via eventbrite.
Health and wellbeing
- Health and wellbeing information for staff