Monday 14-03-2022 - 08:00

Becky Bush

Carmarthen Campus President

The term ‘Mental Health’ is one that we are all very aware of in this day and age. It means a lot to many people, while others may not have much knowledge about it. Mental Health covers a wide variety of conditions such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

To name a few!

This campaign is called ‘Step Forward Together’ and our aim is not only to educate students on different Mental Health conditions, but to break the stigma that surrounds them. Raising awareness of the difficulties people face will hopefully encourage students to feel confident in speaking up if they are struggling. It will also help students in supporting friends, family and peers who may have a Mental Health condition.

We have lots planned for the week!

 

Monday 14th March

Look After Your Mate Online Workshop 10:00-13:00

A workshop about wellbeing, mental health & looking after your friends.

 

Tuesday 15th March

Time to change Wales - Online Presentation 13:00-14:00

Listen to a Time to Change Wales champion talk about their mental health journey; a chance to empathise and begin breaking down stigmas associated with mental health conditions.

We’re sharing student experiences all week on our blog. Today, Part-time Officer Lauren will share a piece on her experiences with OCD.

 

Wednesday 16th March

Anonymous will share their experience with Schizophrenia over on our blog.

We’ll also be taking a deep-dive on Bipolar Disorder.

 

Thursday 17th March

Learn about Borderline Personality Disorder on our blog.

Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Workshop 13:00-17:00

Join a face to face half day workshop in Carmarthen to recognise the signs of suicide and what to do to prevent it.

Time to change Wales Online Presentation 18:00-19:00

Listen to a Time to Change Wales champion talk about their mental health journey; a chance to empathise and begin breaking down stigmas associated with mental health conditions.

 

Friday 18th March

Cwtchy Duvet Day 12:00-16:00

Kick back, watch a movie and relax with a snack in Y Llofft today.

 

We hope that this campaign will raise awareness of these Mental Health conditions and help students realise the importance of supporting each other and sticking together!