Mental Health Campaign
Our regional Mental Health Campaign aims to increase the awareness of mental health and the support available for students across Staffordshire.
Our 3 key themes are Isolation, Stigma and Self Help
Isolation
We all feel lonely and isolated from time to time, and because this is such a personal feeling, everyone’s experiences of feeling isolated will be different. Feelings of loneliness and isolation may also be emphasised in the current climate as people are distancing themselves from others to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Stigma
Unfortunately, not everyone understands mental health problems. Some people may have misconceptions about what mental health issues are or how they can make someone feel or act. They may also use language you find dismissive, offensive or hurtful. This can be very upsetting – especially if someone who feels this way is a family member or a friend.
Self Help
There are many ways that someone may act if they are struggling with their mental health. Everyone may act in different ways and this can make its difficult to know if there is an issue. However, there are 9 common indicators to look out for that might suggest you or someone is struggling with their mental health.