University Mental Health Day 2025

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UMHAN is pleased to welcome Andy Cross, a mental health practitioner and member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team at the University of Cumbria to speak as part of our free #UniMentalHealthDay 2025 celebrations. 

Andy will be talking about the 'Climbing for Wellbeing' programme:

Traditional therapy can be uncomfortable for some individuals, which may hinder their recovery. In response to this challenge and the increasing demand for mental health support among university students, my colleague Tess Tilbe and I developed the programme 'Climbing for Wellbeing'. A programme available twice a year to all current students at the University of Cumbria.

This course combines therapeutic interventions with bouldering. Each session begins with a focus on a mental health skill, followed by practical bouldering activities that incorporate the skills just covered. Our goal is to improve mental health and encourage participation in bouldering among students who may not typically engage in this activity.

Andy's talk will cover: 

• the influences behind their project
• the evidence base supporting it
• how the course has evolved
• outcomes
• future plans. 

Please join us if you want tips and inspiration from university staff to creatively support student mental health.

This is a special session as part of our #UniMentalHealthDay celebrations and is FREE to attend for all interested staff and students in Higher Education. 

Why not add this free webinar to your programme of events for #UniMentalHealthDay?

Please register for a ticket below!