The Student Mental Wealth Project

In mid-February four meetings were held around the UK to look at promoting well being on campuses through student lead initiatives and staff and students from 30 universities attended. One initiative that came out of these meetings was the Mental Wealth Network which aims to connect mental wealth groups, students, staff and wider stakeholders (such as local organisations and national charities that promote well being). The network aspires to foster communication, collaboration & a shared vision for positive well being on campuses around the country. Feedback from the meetings identified that there is often a 'closed, reactive culture around mental health and well being at universities' and that the subject is not considered relevant to student life. When we consider that one in four students will experience some difficulties with their mental health while at university this is clearly not the situation. Have a look at the website:

http://www.mentalwealthuk.com

I am hoping to get students here interested in the issue of mental well being. Check out my blog for updates.