World Mental Health Day - October 2022

After several months of planning our World Mental Health Day at the Medway Campus was a big success 😀

Several external agencies joined us in Pilkington, along with Kent and Greenwich well-being teams to better inform students of the support services available to them.

As Campus Chaplain I also had a presence there, engaging in conversation about mental health and giving away inspirational bookmarks.  Our Well-Being Tree proved popular, well over 50 students wrote some well-being advice. Here are just a few ...

And here's my contribution ...

In addition, our Drill Hall Library hosted the ever popular Pets as Therapy dogs ...

Whilst the Student Union Hub was the place to get your nails done or a 15-minute massage 👍

For me, after many great conversations, the day ended with a live interview on KMTV (it starts at about the 45 minute mark).

KMTV online