University life can be exciting, but it can also be stressful iwith deadlines, exams, money worries, and relationships affecting how you feel. When a friend is struggling, it can be hard to know what to say or do - that is where our Look After Your Mate workshop can help.

Created by Student Minds, the workshop has been created to help you understand how mental health can affect friendships, especially during times of stress. It gives practical tips on how to notice when someone is having a hard time, how to start supportive conversations, and how to encourage them to get help without feeling you have to solve everything.

5 reasons to attend:

1. Learn how to support a friend effectively.
   You will gain simple, practical ways to check in, listen well and respond with confidence when someone is struggling.

2. Understand mental health in real situations.
   The workshop helps you think about how stress, low mood and anxiety can show up in everyday student life, so you feel better prepared to notice changes.

3. Build confidence in difficult conversations.
   Many students worry about saying the wrong thing. This session can help you feel more comfortable starting a conversation and being supportive without feeling overwhelmed.

4. Look after your own wellbeing too.
   Supporting a friend can be emotionally draining. The workshop can help you understand healthy boundaries and remind you that you do not need to carry everything alone.

5. Develop skills for future careers and employability.
   Listening, empathy, communication and problem-solving are all valuable in the workplace. Taking part in this workshop can help you strengthen transferable skills and demonstrate them in interviews, group work and professional settings.

Attending Look After Your Mate is an opportunity to become a more supportive friend, a more confident communicator and a more aware member of your student community. Book your place now, so you feel better prepared to help your friends, and improve your personal development too.