6th – 15th March
A week of activities designed to support you and your mental and physical wellbeing. See below for details of what we have planned for 2024.
Events
Wednesday 6/3, LTF 13:00-14:00: Mental Health Awareness Training from the Centre for Psychology*
Sign up for an opportunity for Mental Health Awareness Training, organised by your Students’ Union and run by the Centre for Psychology! The event will take place at Lecture Theatre F, on Wednesday 6th of March from 13:00. This training is aimed as a brief introduction to mental health issues that people in your life may experience, and the ways they can be supported – no experience or prior knowledge necessary!!
Monday 11/3, Hari’s Bar 13:30-15:30: Dog Therapy*
(Booking form to be made!)
To raise awareness for the upcoming University Mental Health Awareness Day (14/03), Student Minds are taking over Hari’s Bar with Pets as Therapy!! Sign up to spend some time with a fluffy companion!
Tuesday 12/03, 01DK03 12:00-14:30: Look After Your Mate training
Want to learn how to better support your mate? This training, developed by Student Minds and delivered by one of a Students’ Union Support Coordinator Craig, can equip you with the skills you need! Email craig.aldridge@surrey.ac.uk for more details.
Tuesday 12/03, SSP Studios A&B 15:30-16:30: Active Bystander Training
What can you do to step in, when you see something that isn’t right? Whether you’re with friends, on a sports Tour, or just seeing things in public – this training will take you through what you can do to avoid being a passive bystander, and positively intervene in a safe and supportive environment. Email craig.aldridge@surrey.ac.uk for more details.
Wednesday 13/03, Online 13:00-16:00: Online Mental Health Awareness Training (CfP)*
Sign up for an opportunity for Mental Health Awareness Training, organised by your Students’ Union and run by the Centre for Psychology! The event will take place at online, on Wednesday 13th of March from 13:00. This training is a more in-depth introduction to mental health issues that people in your life may experience, and the ways they can be supported.
Wednesday 13/03, Hive 10:00-16:00: Wellfair
Come to the Wellfair to see all of the local support available to you as a student! With stalls from Union, University, and local services, there will be someone here who can support you with whatever your troubles or worries might be!
Wednesday 13/03, Uni Hall 13:00-15:00: Free Yoga
A free yoga session will be ran at University Hall, and is open for anyone of any ability to take part in and enjoy some mindful exercise!
Thursday 14/03, LTL 14:00-15:00: Active Listening Training
What makes someone a good listener? What do the listeners in your life do, and what can you learn from it? This training, delivered by your VP Support Liam, will take you through what it means to be an Active Listener, and how anyone can develop your skills!
Friday 15/03, AP Plaza: Team Surrey Activity Popup
Wellbeing is strongly tied to getting active and involved, so Team Surrey have organised a popup stand at the AP Plaza with fun games and sports tasters! Come along throughout the day to let off some steam and have some fun!
