Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 13 - Sunday 19 May and is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation.
The theme for this year is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’.
The Mental Health Foundation want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines. This could be going for a walk, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, or chair exercises when you’re watching television – it all counts!
How DMU can support you during Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond
DMUsport and DMUactive
Whether you decide to play basketball with some friends, take part in a yoga session or go for a walk, regular physical activity can help you to de-stress, keep fit and stay connected.
DMUsport and DMUactive deliver a range of free activity, from football sessions to Pilates, there is something for everyone.
Healthy DMU
HealthyDMU host a range of mindfulness masterclasses with interactive activities. Mindfulness is used by many people around the world to reduce stress and support wellbeing.
Regular mindful practice can boost feelings of wellbeing, helping to manage the distractions in our day-to-day life.
Find out more and book via the HealthyDMU hub.
Single Point of Access Appointments
Single Point of Access Appointments (SPA) are 45-minute sessions giving you the opportunity to discuss your situation with a member of support staff.
You’ll be offered advice on the day and given an action plan of what to do next, which may include a referral to a member of the wellbeing team.
Appointments can be booked via MyGateway.
Online support
DMU has access to a platform called Togetherall, to help current students who are looking for support with their wellbeing while at university.
Togetherall is designed to help students get support, take control and feel better. It provides 24/7 peer-to-peer support (moderated by professional wall guides) plus a range of courses and tools to help students self-manage their wellbeing.
The safe and anonymous platform is a place for students to virtually get together to support each other without judgement, while also recognising mental health does not discriminate; we all have to look after it.
It is completely free and students can access the webpage by registering with your DMU email address.
Download the Tellmi app
You can now access Tellmi, a new digital service providing free mental health support 365 days a year to anyone aged 11+ across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
It’s a safe, anonymous app where you can talk to people your age who get what you are going through or join conversations that matter to you. If you need professional support, there are also in-house counsellors on hand.
Download the app for iOS, android or the web to join the community and start connecting with others.
Posted on Monday 13 May 2024