We understand that student life comes with its own unique set of challenges. That’s why we want to ensure relatable peer support is available and accessible to all students.
#Me offers a 12-week course for students to sign up to and partake in for one hour on a weekly basis. The course will take you through various aspects of mental health and wellbeing, looking at common issues and implementing coping strategies to help.
Designed by students, for students and entirely student led…
Join our 12 week course!
#Me is the middle ground between chatting to your friends who perhaps can't relate and professional help which can be daunting, costly and inaccessible. We promote peer support by connecting you with like-minded students who have comparable challenges and interests to help you feel supported and valued, improve self-awareness, build supportive networks and develop emotional resilience.
During the course, voluntary student facilitators help establish a safe, supportive environment in which to deliver the weekly #Me Meetings. Peers are encouraged to share experiences, process emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and reflect on their journey through a variety of practical resources.
After completing the course, many students have talked about how they felt much more confident in themselves, had a more positive mindset, felt more in control of their life, were more hopeful about their future and generally felt better equipped to handle difficult situations or emotions.
Why should I join #Me?
How will the course run?
Who will I be in a peer group with?
Why should I become a facilitator?
Become a #Me facilitator!
#Me is looking for friendly, trustworthy and proactive volunteers who either have experience within mental health (whether this be personally, through assisting friends/family colleagues or in a professional capacity) or are passionate about helping others, to co-facilitate the small peer groups.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to try something different, gain meaningful experience and insight, and help change someone’s life. As a facilitator, you’ll receive all the resources and same opportunity to meet other students. You will undergo training before hand to ensure you are comfortable and prepared.
Facilitating is an eye-opening and enjoyable role whereby you will help others, develop your personal, social and transferable skills, widen your perspectives, enhance your CV and give back to the community. You will also receive certification of your role at the end of the 12 week course and can use #Me as a reference.
“Everyone will benefit from this!”
I would highly recommend the course as it is straightforward and easy to follow, yet highly effective. It serves as an excellent starting point for individuals struggling to find the strength and energy to complete complex tasks, offering a boost to mental well-being. The tasks and situations presented are not intimidating and are easy to carry out.
As a facilitator, one aspect I truly enjoyed was the opportunity to meet new people and gain new skills. Despite facilitating the support group, I was able to actively participate in the weekly activities and gain fresh insights into myself and my mental health. It is always beneficial to continue improving yourself and gaining knowledge, regardless of whether you believe that you are already healthy. Thus, it was fantastic that the facilitators were encouraged to participate as well.
- First Year Business and Economics Female Student
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