The theme for Uni Mental Health Day 2026 is human connection, something we all need in an ever-increasingly digital world!
Student Minds’ national research found that almost 1 in 3 students feel lonely all or most of the time. We want to change that at Kent. There’s so many ways you can meet new people and form new connections. See what’s on for University Mental Health Day:
Canterbury activities
Head to Nexus, Templeman Library, on Thursday 12 March for:
- Games
- Friendship bracelet making
- Mindful colouring
- Face Painting (11:00-13:00)
- Aslan the therapy dog (12:00-14:00)
- Nex-US International drop-in space (14:00-16:00)
- Speed conversation cards
- Positive postcards
- VR headsets
- Chances to win prizes
All activities in Nexus will run between 10:00-16:00 unless specified. Other Canterbury activities include:
- 30 minute yoga sessions in DG01 and DG02, Templeman Library, 14:00-14:30 and 14:45-15:15
- Tai Chi in Eliot Extension Sensory Room, 11:00-12:00
- Rehome a house plant outside the Gulbenkian, 13:00-15:00 .
- Students from Folkshop will be playing folk music outside the Gulbenkian at 14:30
Medway activities
Head to the Oasis Lounge in Medway Building on Thursday 12 March for:
- Meet a cute therapy dog
- Wellbeing activities
- Positive postcards
- Chat with the Medway Chaplain
What’s on outside of Uni Mental Health Day?
Looking after your mental health isn’t a one-day thing. Here’s a few ways you can connect with others outside of Uni Mental Health Day:
- Join an event on the student events calendar. We send a roundup of events in the My Kent Weekly email each Wednesday highlighting events for the following week
- Join a society or sports team. Check out the student groups at Kent Students’ Union and at The Hub (Medway)
- Try a new sport. Kent Sport’s All Active programme is only £3 per session (or free if you have a membership) and you can join sports including football, cricket, pickleball, social rackets and more!
There’s so many different communities you can be part of at Kent. Can you do your bit to help welcome others into your communities?
Accessing support
Student Support and Wellbeing are here support you with your mental health, disabilities, neurodivergence and learning differences. Specific mental health support for students includes:
- Counselling service
- 24/7 support through our partner organisation Spectrum Life (online, text and phone support)
- Special wellbeing support for students who have faced bullying, harassment or sexual violence
- Groups and clubs including the Wellbeing Café, Social Running for ADHD, Board Games Social Club and Autism Model Making Club
- Wellbeing events throughout the year
Unsure about reaching out to Student Support and Wellbeing? See our webpage which explains what happens when you approach Student Support and Wellbeing for the first time.
Learn more about Student Support and Wellbeing.