Newbury College welcomed local mental health organizations to its Monk’s Lane campus on Thursday, November 2, for a successful ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ event. The event, aimed at providing students with valuable resources and direct engagement with local organizations, highlighted the importance of mental health and practical steps students can take to support their well-being.
Throughout the day, “The Street”, the lively common space of the college, was a place of interaction and learning. Students had the opportunity to converse with experts and explore services offered by various support organizations including the Emotional Health Academy, Eight Bells for Mental Health, Samaritans, Volunteer Center, West Berks Food Bank, Everyone Active and Via – The Edge.
Some of the highlights of the day were the inspiring talks held at the Forum by Samaritans, Everyone Active and Haleem Clift, a speaker on positive masculinity and mental health. As a partner of the Charlie Waller Trust, Clift has offered valuable insight into how young people can understand and manage their mental health whilst promoting open conversations on the subject.
Students also explored the “5 Paths to Wellbeing,” a set of evidence-based actions aimed at promoting a more positive mindset and healthier life. These include connecting with people to foster a sense of worth, being physically active to improve one’s mood, learning new skills to gain confidence, giving to others to give oneself purpose, and practice mindfulness to appreciate the present moment.
Newbury College is deeply grateful to all participating organizations who have dedicated their time and effort to make this event a cornerstone of change and conversation around mental health. The event was not only an opportunity for support, but a powerful statement that mental health is a priority and that our community is richer because of the support systems in place.
“We recognize the importance of community involvement and proactive support in improving the mental health and wellbeing of our students,” said Caroline Adshead, Wellbeing Coordinator at Newbury College. “The ‘5 Ways to Well-Being’ is more than just advice: it’s a lifestyle that we want to integrate into the culture of our college. It’s about providing the tools our students need to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.
Newbury College prides itself on creating opportunities to transform lives and offers an exceptional level of support to help students achieve their goals. To find out more about some of the support services Newbury College provides to keep students safe, visit newbury-college.ac.uk/safe.
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