SOS: Stressed Out Students Programme
As part of Raquel Marques Mental Health Campaign, SOS (Stressed Out Students) will provide alternative stress relief methods to practice alongside, in the interim, or to prevent the need for more traditional mental health practices (e.g. counselling therapy). Take some time out of your busy schedule this exam and deadlines period to look after yourself, refresh and recharge,
There will be activities such as: Mental Health First Aid training, therapeutic art, mindfullness sessions, yoga, a cooking class and nutrition workshop (including tips on how to cure a hangover!).
All events are FREE but some require booking - check out the links below.
MONDAY 22nd JANUARY
WHAT: How to Manage Anxiety and Low Mood | WHERE: CG84 | WHEN: 2 - 3pm
This CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) workshop will offer students affected by low mood and anxiety an opportunity to learn new skills on how to overcome their difficulties and develop a more positive perspective.
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
WHAT: Mental Health First Aid Training | WHERE: CG41 | WHEN: 4pm - 5pm
This session is aimed to give students an understanding of mental health symptoms, including panic attack, and when they should seek specialist support for themselves, friends or family members.
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
WHAT: PhTea: PhD Students Afternoon tea | WHERE: Shepherd Library Costa | WHEN: 3.30pm - 6pm
Come and meet other like minded PhD students over a cuppa! Sometimes it can be tricky to combine research, work and all of lifes other activities. MDXSU are here to listen and help you meet others at a similar level of study.
WHAT: ARCADE | WHERE: MDX HOUSE | WHEN: 8pm
De-stress with a great range of free ARCADE games - this night is the place to go if you want to brush up on your gaming skills or just revel in nostalgia.
BOOK HERE
TUESDAY 23nd JANUARY
WHAT: REFRESH FAIR | WHERE: The Quad | WHEN: 11 am - 4 pm
Come along to find out more about all the amazing Student Groups you can get involved with at MDXSU, and grab some freebies (inclduing Dominoes pizza!)
WEDNESDAY 24th JANUARY
WHAT: Chair Yoga | WHERE: W149 | WHEN: 12pm - 1pm
Chair yoga is an easy to follow practice which you can integrate into your everyday. Come along to learn how you could practice yoga in the classroom, on a chair at home, or even on the tube! No need to bring special clothes, just take an hour out of your busy schedule to bring you some calm!
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
WHAT: Heartfulness Meditation Society | WHERE: W157 | WHEN: 12pm - 1pm
It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness" - we call it "heartfulness". Heartfulness is a simple system of meditation and relaxation which can be easily integrated into our daily lives. With regular practice, we can achieve a calmer and more balanced life. Anyone and everyone is welcome to try Heartfulness. Come along to learn how you can take steps to develop it in your own life.
THURSDAY 25th JANUARY
WHAT: CAMAS: Alternative Medicine Session | WHERE: CG48 | WHEN: 12-1pm
Come and find out more about alternative medicines for managing stress.
WHAT: Therapeutic Art | WHERE: WG34 | WHEN: 2pm - 3pm
A workshop delivered by artists who will teach you how to use art in a therapeutic way.
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
WHAT: Dogs on Campus | WHERE: WG49 | WHEN: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Charity 'All Dogs Matter' will be bringing dogs back to campus for you to meet. You will need to book yourself a ticket, one booking per student within the two hours. Suggested £2 donation on entry, with all money raised going to the 'All Dogs Matter' charity.
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
WHAT: House Party | WHERE: MDX House | WHEN: 10pm - 2am | PRICE: £4 - £5
Dance your worries away at the MDXSU UV themed House Party!
BUY YOUR TICKETS: HERE
FRIDAY 26th JANUARY
WHAT: Cooking Class | WHERE: MDX HOUSE | WHEN: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Learn how to cook a healthy and affordable meal - and take it away with you!
WHAT: Nutrition Workshop | WHERE: W158 | WHEN: 3pm - 4pm
Making food choices shouldn’t be stressful, and we can think about how to reduce stress and anxiety in relation food, exercise and self-care. This session, run by a professional nutritionist, will help you to think about making cheap, quick, easy and accessible food choices which can give you energy and boost your mood. We will also look at how you can use food to manage hangovers more effectively, and there’ll be free snacks to try!
LIMITED SPACES: BOOK HERE
