The start of exam and assignment season can be tough.  It can be difficult to balance the demands of academic work, jobs, money and relationships, but you don’t have to go through it alone.  Your Students’ Union runs the Mind Your Mate campaign which encourages you to look out for your friends during this busy time.

Mind Your Mate is a week of activity aimed at providing students with the support and services they need to help a friend who may struggling during this time. 

It can be difficult to start a conversation with a friend about their mental health, so this week aims to give students the information they need to make those first steps in helping their friend in need, raising awareness of the different types of mental illnesses students commonly face, the reasons for this and signposting to support services within the university and beyond.

Check out our social media for dates of the next Mind Your Mate week.