About the event

This workshop equips you with practical skills to support friends showing signs of stress, low mood or anxiety during uni life.

Developed by Student Minds and delivered by Your Students' Union, it’s all about spotting when a mate might need a chat, how to start supportive conversations without making things awkward, and knowing how and where to signpost for more specialist help.

No prior knowledge is needed – just a genuine care for your friends and willingness to build confidence in having those important conversations. You’ll leave with a clear “support toolkit”, key phrases for opening up mental health chats, university wellbeing contacts, and a digital badge to showcase your skills on LinkedIn or CVs. Perfect for anyone wanting to create a kinder, more connected campus community.