Mind - Tools & Techniques for Students Mental Health, Teesside University

What does the programme offer students?The programme offers two standalone workshops and one short four-part course for undergraduates at Teesside University, all delivered by experienced mental health trainers.All of these are designed to create spaces for students to discuss and learn about mental health with their peers, share experiences and knowledge, and break down stigma. The workshops and course differ from one another to serve students at a variety of stages during their studies but are open to all undergraduate students.In the first year of the pilot our evaluation found an overwhelmingly positive response to our courses. Attendees all reported higher confidence and understanding of mental health with between 70% and 100% stating they were likely or extremely likely to recommend one of the courses to a friend.Like everyone, we’ve had to respond to the challenges presented by COVID-19 and courses will now be delivered online until we can return to face-to-face workshops safely. Every cloud has a silver lining though, and accessibility is ours. We hope that our digital focus will allow us to reach a wider range of students and remove barriers to attendance.That’s not the only change you’ll notice this year. We’ve listened to students who took part in the first year of the pilot and have worked with Student Peer Designers to develop the courses further based on feedback. Here is an overview of the courses we will be offering throughout the year.Wellbeing Essentials for Students•	One session•	Two hours•	10-15 students per workshopWe all have mental health and managing mental health and wellbeing is a key part of thriving at university. This workshop is for all undergraduate students and explores what mental health is, how wellbeing can support mental health, where to find support and how to talk to others about mental health. After attending, students will be given access to a curated resource hub with additional tools and information.Tools and Techniques for Student Mental Health•	Four two-hour sessions over four weeks•	30 mins independent online learning between sessions•	10-15 students per courseA short course for any undergraduate student looking to learn more about managing mental health at university. The course will introduce students to different tools and techniques they and their friends can use to look after themselves. In the group sessions students will be able to practise these with the support of a Mind trainer and a small group of peers.Looking After Your Mental Health at Work•	One session•	Two-hours•	10-15 students per workshopUniversity has a big role to play in preparing students to thrive in the future. This workshop aims to give students knowledge and confidence to help manage their mental health and wellbeing when they move into the workplace. This session may be particularly useful for students who are thinking about their career choices, moving into a placement year, or who currently have a job. Led by an experienced Mind trainer, students will have the chance to learn about how to look after their wellbeing at work, ways to manage their mental health as a new graduate, and their employers’ responsibilities.If you would like some more information about any of the workshops, please contact sinead.murphy@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk or call /text 07860 719538

Mind & Teesside Uni Mentally Healthy Universities

A blended course of four weekly sessions and online learning to introduce students to tools and techniques that will help mental wellbeing

Managing mental health and wellbeing is a key part of thriving at university and we want students to have the knowledge and confidence to do this effectively. Mind has created this blended course of four weekly sessions and online learning to introduce students to tools and techniques that will help them manage their mental health during their studies and beyond. The course has been adapted for students from Mind&#x27;s robustly-evaluated resilience course developed with the University of Oxford. The course has been designed to target:<ul><li>early warning signs for stress</li><li>vulnerability factors linked to longer term stress reactions</li><li>social capital and creates an opportunity to build a social network</li></ul>The online learning is designed to be a foundation for each interactive group taught session. The taught sessions then allow students to practise what they have learnt with the support of a Mind trainer and build connections with their peers.Week one (Tuesday 20th April) - It matters what you focus on: attention trainingWeek two (Tuesday 26th April) - Habits and dwelling: how to change them Week three (Tuesday 4th May) - Dealing with difficult emotions: keeping your balanceWeek four (Tuesday 11th May) - Transforming worries and improving performanceWho is the course for?This course is for any student who would like to learn practical ways to help them manage their mental health and wellbeing.It would be beneficial to students who have identified that they need (or have been identified as needing) resources and information to support themselves. It isn&#x27;t suitable for people who might be experiencing high levels of distress or as a replacement for specific support for a mental health problem.DeliveryCurrently sessions are designed to be delivered online via a video conference platform. When the current COVID-19 situation allows we will be opening up options for delivery face to face as well.All online sessions are to be delivered by an experienced mental health trainer and a co-host.Online learning will be in the form of an approx. 20-30 min interactive session with videos and activities. This will be sent to the students before each taught session.

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