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Activities for staff and students this Mental Health Awareness Week

15/05/2025
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As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy workplace, we’re pleased to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13–18 May) with a series of activities designed to support and celebrate staff wellbeing.

This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”, and we’ve lined up a few meaningful ways you can get involved, reflect, and connect with others:

Day

Event

Organiser

Who for

Monday 12th May

Stress Management Session 12.30pm

Join us for an online event where you can learn more about managing anxiety and depression. Wolverhampton Talking Therapies are experienced therapists will provide valuable insights and tips to help you cope with these challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. Register now to secure your spot!

 

Up to 20 people on Teams

To sign up click the link : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wolverhampton-nhs-talking-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-1328304838529?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Talking Therapies

Staff

Tuesday 13th May

Staff Event: Compassionate Cuppa
🕛 12 noon – 1pm
📍 Library

Take a meaningful midday break and join us for a Compassionate Cuppa — a relaxed, face-to-face session facilitated by Dr Jenni Jones, Associate Professor in Coaching and Mentoring at the University of Wolverhampton.

These welcoming conversations bring staff together to connect over shared experiences, challenges, and ideas surrounding mental wellness. While previous sessions have explored topics like managing anxiety, this month’s Cuppa offers something new and creative…

🎨 Create Your Own Zine!
In this session, you’ll design a personal Zine — a mini magazine — as a fun, reflective tool to explore and express your strengths and how to build or maintain them. No artistic skills needed — just bring your thoughts, creativity, and a willingness to share in a supportive space.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical wellbeing ideas, or just a listening ear, the Compassionate Cuppa is a space for you.

☕ Let’s talk, reflect, and create — together.

🔗 Find out more about the Zine Collection

Dr Jenni Jones

 

 

 

Staff

Wednesday 14th May

🕊️ Bereavement Information Hub
🕚 11am – 2pm
📍 MC Foyer

Experiencing loss can be incredibly difficult — but you don’t have to face it alone. The Bereavement Information Hub is here to offer support, understanding, and guidance to students and staff who have been affected by bereavement.

Drop by for a friendly chat, pick up resources, or simply find a space to reflect. Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried for some time, compassionate support is available.

Compton Care

 

 

 

 

Student Life

 

Students and Staff

 

 

 

Students and Staff

Thursday 22nd May

 

 🌳 West Park Wellbeing Walk
🗓️ Thursday 22nd May
🕛 12 noon Walk 📍 Departing from the University to West Park

Take a break, stretch your legs, and connect with others on our Wellbeing Walk to West Park!

In partnership with the University’s Staff Walk and Talk initiative, we’re inviting both staff and students to join us for a gentle stroll from campus to West Park — a chance to enjoy the fresh air, good conversation, and a moment of calm in the middle of your day.

This event is about community, connection, and care — a simple way to support your wellbeing while appreciating the contributions of those championing it across the University.

 

 

 

  

 

See what's on else where in the city

City libraries offer a range of regular community groups, including:

  • Monday 12 May – Relaxed Reading Group at Wednesfield Library, 5.30pm-6.30pm
  • Tuesday 13 May – Relaxed Reading Group at Bob Jones Community Hub, 6pm-7pm
  • Wednesday 14 May – board games at Tettenhall Library, 2.30pm-4.30pm
  • Thursday 15 May – local history group at Bilston Library, 11am-12.30pm
  • Thursday 15 May – City Walking Tour starting from Central Library, 2pm-3pm
  • Friday 16 May – Relaxed Reading Group at Low Hill library, 3.30pm-4.30pm

And Wolves Foundation will be inviting people to meet local mental health services and find out about support available at a special event at North Bank Bar, Molineux Stadium from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 15 May.

Find support 

Meanwhile, people who are having a difficult time or are worried about someone else are being reminded they are not alone – there are lots of options for support:

  • For self-care, the NHS Every Mind Matters website, nhs.uk/every-mind-matters, provides a range of tools and advice on how people can look after their wellbeing and support those around them.
  • People who need someone to talk to are encouraged to call SANE on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm-10.30pm), Samaritans on 116 123 (24 hours), Rethink Mental Illness on 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4pm) or Mind on 0300 123 3393.
  • Anyone who needs urgent help with their mental health should call NHS 111 and select option 2 to be connected to mental health support, or text 07860 025281.
  • Wolverhampton Sanctuary Hub offers out-of-hours support. Book a face-to-face appointment by calling freephone 0808 802 2288, texting 07860 065168 or emailing wolverhamptonsanctuaryhub@rethink.org.
  • NHS Talking Therapies offers brief psychological therapy for people experiencing common mental health problems including anxiety, depression, stress and low mood – visit https://wolverhamptontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/.
  • Hub of Hope offers a wide range of local support in your community – visit https://hubofhope.co.uk/.

Remember, too, that your GP is there to help you with your mental health as well as your physical health.

 

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.