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Students and mental health

We deliver two student courses, one for university staff and one for students. Build the confidence to support student's mental health as they cope with studying away from home. Or learn skills and techniques to help yourself.

Supporting students’ mental health

Aimed at university and college staff to help identify the signs, symptoms and triggers of mental-ill health in students in higher education. We’ll talk about how best to support them whilst maintaining your own mental wellbeing. This session will give attendees practical tools and signpost to relevant resources within your organisation and/or local and national services that can help support students.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding student mental health and wellbeing
  • Recognising signs, symptoms and triggers of poor mental health
  • Supporting students while maintaining your own wellbeing
  • Practical tools, resources and support pathways for student support staff

    3.5 hours. Face to face or remote. Maximum 16 attendees.

          Who is it for?

          For colleges and university staff who want to support their students mental health and wellbeing.



          Mental health awareness - a workshop for students

          During this session we’ll be talking about mental health and wellbeing, focusing on the specific context of being a student and grounding our dialogue in the student experience. We’ll look at how we respond to challenges and ways we can improve our responses and resilience. We’ll also take a look at the resources that can help, and consider how we make a choice about what support to access when faced with so many options.

          Learning outcomes:

          • Explore mental health and wellbeing as a student
          • Help responding to common challenges and covers coping strategies for everyday life
          • Introduces resources and support available
          • Supports choosing the right help when needed

          2 hours. Face to face or remote. Maximum 25 attendees.

          Who is it for?

          For students in higher education, aged 18+

          Course Feedback

          83%
          said they feel more confident having a conversation with a student about their mental health
          88%
          left with more knowledge on mental health problems and treatments related to students
          93%
          felt they have more awareness of potential triggers & early warning signs of mental ill health for students