On Thursday, we’re celebrating University Mental Health Day, led by UK student mental health charity Student Minds. Here at Kent we’ve got a range of events to help boost your wellbeing, as well as support for your mental health while you work and study.
What’s on: Thursday 13 March
- Head to Nexus in Templeman Library for therapy dogs, crafts, games and to try a VR headset! You can also speak to staff from Student Support and Wellbeing. 10:00-16:00 with therapy dogs 12:00-16:00.
- Rehome a house plant or bring yours to the pop-up house plant hospital on the plaza, 12:00-14:00.
- Enjoy free tea, coffee and pastries at the Tea and Talk Morning at The Deep End, 9:30-11:30.
- Head to the Oasis Lounge in Medway to cuddle a therapy dog and for free drinks, snacks and colouring, 12:00-14:00. You can also speak to staff from Student Support and Wellbeing and the Medway Chaplain.
- Give yoga a try with the Yoga Society in Park Wood Dance Studio, 13:00-14:00.
- Relax with a mindfulness session led by the Mindfulness Society in Park Wood Dance Studio, 15:00-16:30.
- Decorate a stress ball and enjoy mindful colouring with ResLife in DG-01, Templeman Library, 15:00-17:00.
- Join a free exercise class to boost your mood. Sign up at Kent Sport reception.
See all Uni Mental Health Day events and learn more about support.