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Join us on Thursday 4 March for University Mental Health Day
25/02/2021
On Thursday, 4 March, members of the University community, co-ordinated by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, are coming together to share knowledge, offer support and encourage building positive habits.
The theme for this year’s University Mental Health Day is to promote student wellbeing through healthy conversations.
Virtual wellbeing activities will be running throughout the day, with something for everyone. Activities will cover how we can look after our mental health, help us understand how we respond to trauma, and include tips for studying more effectively. Your Academic Coaches will be hosting a Coaches Kitchen Breakfast Special, while WLV Sport will lead you through some energising exercises. And there are lots of other sessions and workshops involving arts and crafts, music and sport.
While activates are predominately aimed at students, staff are welcome to join in!
Schedule
Two parallel streams of activities are taking place throughout the day. Most of the activities are via Ms Teams. No pre-booking required; click on the appropriate joining link at the time of the event you want to join. (Note, you may be prompted to sign-in.)
Most talks will be a maximum of 30 minutes. Mindful Moments will be a maximum of 10 minutes.
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Activity Stream 1Main eventsThis same link will give you access to all the activities in Stream 1. Click here to join the meeting (or click below) |
Activity Stream 2Running alongside all-dayThis same link will give you access to all the activities in Stream 2. Click here to join the meeting (or click below) |
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9 am |
Coaches’ Kitchen Breakfast SpecialWake up with us, cook with us, talk with us, laugh at us, listen to us. “CK” is about gathering in our kitchens, crying over onions, exchanging stories, asking questions, and enjoying the chat! Anyone is welcome to join in, or you can just put your headphones in and wake up to some company. |
WLV Big Sports ChallengeCan you complete 2909 steps and climb to the top of the Burj Khalifa landmark? To enter the challenge please follow this link: https://playwaze.com/Search/CustomFinder/UoWolverhamptonFinder On a mobile device, participants need to register with Playwaze. This is because the challenge is part of a wider WLV Sport project utilising technology. All you then have to do is upload a screenshot of how many steps you have completed at the end of the day. Anyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a Rhino sports kit bundle including a backpack, hoodie and gym towel! |
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10 am |
Mindful Movement with Arianna: Low impact fitness class to help identify areas where there may be a build-up of stress and tension.Within this 30 mins live fitness class from WLV Sport, you will carry out movements to help increase blood flow and oxygen to the body, which will provide relief to these tight spots and enhance mood overall. |
Meet the MHW TeamPop in and say hello to the University’s Mental Health and Wellbeing team and join in a quick exercise.
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10.45 am |
‘Outside for a break’ with LucySpending short periods of time out of your room or away from your work can change the way you feel. Make time to walk in daylight where you can consider your breathing. A longer out-breath can slow down your heart rate. When you return to your studies, you may feel fresher and better able to find solutions to your projects. Next time you are on your way to the shop or during your exercise hour, consider your environment: the wildlife, the sounds, smells, the weather; if there is anything different from the last time you left your room or your house. As a break, bring a phone and join Lucy for a ‘what’s in the garden today?' We’ll be looking for signs of Spring; consider possible activities or maybe planting seeds... (No specialist equipment is required – only things that can be found in a kitchen.) |
Break |
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11 am |
Understanding how we respond to trauma - talk by Cara from RSVPCara from the Rape & Sexual Violence Project (RSVP) will help understand and make sense of how our body responds to trauma, why we feel like we do when we have experienced a traumatic event and how we can look after ourselves. This talk will be followed by some simple grounding exercises and techniques to help you create feelings of safety and soothing. |
Budgeting tips and finance Q & A with Laura: Quick tips on what you can do to save yourself the pennies that add up to £’s!Or need help applying for the hardship fund? Join our Q & A session to see if we can help.
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11.45 am |
Grounding Moment - with Sally & GwenSally will talk us through some short, simple techniques that can help us calm feelings of distress and bring a sense of safety and agency. |
Break |
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12 pm |
Creating feelings of safety and soothing - with Gwen and Sally |
Birmingham Mind: Talking About Suicide and Coping With Feelings of SuicideJoin this self-care workshop run by the mental health charity Birmihgam Mind. It is a 1 hour informal session, via Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID: 963 9075 2561 Passcode: Skill Find out more at Birminghammind.org |
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12.45pm |
An indoor Gardening moment - with LizzieHow about giving room to a houseplant? Repotting your houseplant, growing something from a seed, or cutting can bring a sense of hope and life – something to look forward to and a bit of nature alongside us. How about creating an indoor garden in your home or room? Lizzie is going to talk about repotting and growing indoor plants in this short indoor gardening moment. |
Break |
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1 pm |
Let’s Talk About... Nature & Wellbeing - Sally and PhilHow can being outside and in nature help with our wellbeing? How has nature helped you keep well or recover? Join the conversation as we share experiences, look at the psychological insights and some research findings too. |
WLV challenge reminder
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1.45 pm |
Nature Mindful Moment - with Sally and PhilTake a moment to stop and pause as we create this space to look in wonder at the beauty of our natural world. |
Break |
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2 pm |
Mark Making - with LizzieThis is a drawing session, but the outcome is not to have anything that looks particularly good - so don't worry if you feel you can't draw! Feeding the soul by exploring the things you can do armed with a pen and some household materials. You will need a pen, some paper, and a cup of tea or coffee. |
‘Wellbeing and You’ with Clare DickensIn her role as Academic Lead for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Clare will explore what mental health and wellbeing means to us all, what we need to lead a happy and healthy life, and how this can make a big impact on your studies.
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2.45 pm |
A calming moment using breathing - with Sally & Gwen |
Mental Health and Exercise - with Natalie for WLV SportClick to join in |
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3 pm |
Kahoot Quiz – with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team(You'll need to create a Kahoot account to participate in this quiz. Follow this link to register. or download it from the app store to use on your smartphone.) |
LGBTQ+ NHS Support HubZoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4455987923?pwd=bkd0THZ5WnF2b3lYcHlqNlRPR3lUUT09 Meeting ID: 445 598 7923 Passcode: r6YJ8w |
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3.45 am |
Poetry Moment - with AngieClick to join in |
Break |
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4 pm |
Hand Sewing - with LucyHand sewing encourages a still, calm and focused mind. This is a non-specialist sewing session. The result is not the main objective but using the mechanical process of sewing as an activity in itself. Have a needle and thread (any kind will do) and a piece of fabric if you’d like to join in; a clean handkerchief or tea towel will be fine. |
WLV Sport Q&A on Mental HealthWLV Sport have produced a Q&A video on Mental Health, how fitness can positively impact mental health, and what has changed in the fitness industry. The 50 min recording works well as something to listen to in the background, like a podcast. Support Links are at the end of the video too. |
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4.45 pm |
Wind-down with music - with SallyMusic can be so key in helping us through times of stress, anger, worry, fear and joy. When words are not enough or don’t hit the spot, music can make sense of things. Take this moment to stop as you prepare for the evening. |
Break |
Wellbeing Support for Students
The pandemic has created and exacerbated many challenges for us all, and the University has a range of services to support your wellbeing during this time.
Help is available from the University Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, who provide free, confidential and non-judgmental support. Including:
- Online Self-help resources
- Appointments with a counsellor or mental health practitioner
- Referrals to other support in the University and to support services in the community
To Find out more or register for support visit wlv.ac.uk/mhw.
Togetherall
All of our students (and staff) can access online mental health and wellbeing support 24/7 through Togetherall – an online community monitored by trained clinicians. Register with your University email address.
For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.
