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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: take a break with free activities  

With the main exam and assessment period starting soon for many, Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) is a chance to take a break, unwind, and put your wellbeing first.

From free tacos and ice cream to goat yoga, crafts, and guided mindfulness and relaxation sessions, the week brings together a range of free events designed to help you recharge, and ultimately improve your focus while studying.

What’s on
The schedule of events and activities across the week includes: 

Monday 15 May 
  • Wellbeing pop-up café
    12:00-14:00, Avenue Campus, Building 65  
  • Quiet hour
    13:00-14:00, Faith and Reflection Centre, Building 6, Highfield Campus 
  • Tacos and table tennis
    17:00-19:00, Faith and Reflection Centre, Building 6, Highfield Campus 
  • Fitness meet and greet
    (Monday 15 May-Sunday 21 May)
    08:00-17:00 (meet on the hour), Jubilee Sports Centre, Highfield Campus 
Tuesday 16 May 
  • Spin bike challenge
    12:00-15:00, Hartley Library Reception, Highfield Campus  
  • Introduction to guided relaxation
    13:00-14:00, Wellbeing Centre, 28 University Road, Highfield Campus  
  • Goat yoga 
    14:00 -15:00, Glen Eyre Halls, Main Hall  
Wednesday 17 May  
  • Wellbeing Café with Pets as Therapy dogs
    12:00-14:00, Wellbeing Centre, 28 University Road, Highfield Campus 
  • Fimo keyring and magnet workshop
    15:00-17:00, Faith and Reflection Centre, Building 6, Highfield Campus 
Thursday 18 May 
  • Badge-making 
    14:00-16:00, Winchester School of Art Café  
  • Mindfulness taster session
    14:00-15:00, Wellbeing Centre, 28 University Road, Highfield Campus 
  • Plant pot decorating
    15:00-17:00, Faith and Reflection Centre, Building 6, Highfield Campus 
Friday 19 May 
  • Free ice cream
    12:00-14:00, outside Hartley Library, Highfield Campus  
  • Free 5-minute massage
    14:00-17:00, Hartley Library foyer, Highfield Campus  

Fitness meet and greet
Have a free chat with a fitness ambassador from Southampton Sport and learn how physical wellbeing can support your mental wellbeing. Grab a free hot drink together and ask questions about health and fitness while thinking about your goals, and ways you can start working towards them.

Drop in throughout the week (Monday 15 May-Sunday 21 May), between 08:00–17:00 on the hour, at the Jubilee Sports Centre.

Visit the My Southampton app
Find all the event details, including how to book where required, on the My Southampton app or via the My Southampton app desktop event calendar.

You Are More Than Your Studies 
Your Students’ Union also has free activities to help you check in with your wellbeing during the week. Discover the You Are More Than Your Studies programme on the SUSU website.


24/7 support
Don’t forget we are always here for you if you have any questions or concerns about exams, wellbeing, and more – you can reach out to The Student Hub 24/7 

If you would like to find out more about the wellbeing support available to you, or self-help resources, visit The Student Hub Wellbeing Team SharePoint site 

The Students’ Union Advice Centre also provides free, independent, and confidential advice and information on practical matters. 

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