This week (Monday 12-Friday 16 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week – and with the exams and assessment period approaching, it’s a great opportunity to take a break, check in with yourself, and boost your wellbeing by doing something you enjoy.?

This year’s theme, ‘Community’, acts as a reminder of the power of connecting with others – one of the five steps to wellbeing we can all take to improve our mental health. Whether you want to take a break from your studies or get active, there is plenty going in our community for Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond. Here is what’s on over the next few weeks, including more events to help you unwind, reconnect, and celebrate.?

Events to help you unwind?and connect?

Starting with Wednesday 14 May, there will be various events on our campuses, so you can catch a break with something you enjoy:??

Full details about each event are available via the My 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 app.? ?

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To help you get moving for your mental health, 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 Sport are hosting a variety of free sessions throughout Wednesday 14 May, which you can book by downloading the UoS Sport app. The free sessions on offer are:??

You Are More Than – SUSU ?

Your Students’ Union also has a programme of events designed to give you a boost – featuring Therapy Dogs, film screenings, crafts, and free yoga and Zumba sessions. Visit the You Are More Than webpage to find out what’s on and book your tickets where necessary.??

If you need any practical support during this time, the SUSU Advice Centre can provide free, independent, and confidential advice and information on academic, financial and housing issues – find out more and contact the Advice Centre via the SUSU website.?

WSA Wellbeing?

If you live or study in Winchester, the WSA Wellbeing programme is a great opportunity to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health with drop-in sessions from our Academic Skills specialists, free Be Active sessions like badminton and Pilates, mindfulness workshops, and quiet spaces.??

Explore the WSA Wellbeing programme via the Student Wellbeing site, and head to the My 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 app for full event listings.?

Celebrate the end of the academic year??

If you have exams or assignments to complete, there is plenty for you to look forward to in the last week of the year to help you celebrate another year with our wider 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 Community:??

• Colour Fun Run – Tuesday 3 June, 12:00-15:00, Wide Lane?

Join the University‘s most vibrant event for a free 3km walk or run, with fun games and activities, barbecue and ice cream included for both participants and spectators. Get your free Colour Run ticket via Eventbrite.?

• End of year celebration – Wednesday 4 June, 12:00-16:00, Highfield Campus?

Come along to Highfield Campus for free ice cream and chips, as well as a variety of fun activities, including a surf simulator and a crafts station.?

For all the events above and more, including what’s on in halls of residence and Be Active sessions, make sure you check the My 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 app regularly.?

We are here for you 24/7??

We know the end of the academic year can be a stressful time for many reasons. If you ever feel overwhelmed or want to talk to someone, our dedicated wellbeing services are accessible via The Student Hub and are here for you 24/7, 365 days a year, including for in-person walk-ins via The Student Hub in Building 37 on Highfield Campus. You can talk things through with a wellbeing specialist, who will support you in working out the right next steps to help you manage your wellbeing.??

Discover the range of wellbeing support available, as well as resources to help you look after yourself, via the student wellbeing site.??

If you have exams coming up, head to the student exams site for a host of study support and advice to help you manage your workload over the period. ?