In partnership with the Institute of Mental Health Peer Support Education Team, students and staff at the University of Nottingham’s School of Health Sciences are launching a brand new initiative to support the mental health and wellbeing of students studying within the school.
Healthcare courses involve working in health care settings which can place additional pressures on students in terms of hours, assessments, professional body requirements and the emotional strain that comes with healthcare work.
The Bridge Network aims to set up peer support groups led by student peer facilitators; meeting with each other and providing a safe space to gain support and talk about mental health. The network will not only allow students to share experiences, but will equally provide a space for students to support one another, to increase their self-confidence, to build connections and gain a sense of belonging; supporting students to maximise their achievements at University.
The University of Nottingham Cascade Fund has pledged £6,000 towards the initiative if the Network can raise £1,000 through Jumpstart, the University’s crowdfunding platform.
The money raised will go towards providing;
- Five day accredited training programmes for student peer support facilitators
- Peer support student learning guides
- Peer support training resources
- Provision of supervision for network facilitators
- Conference fees for two students to attend a national conference to present the project
If you would like to make a donation to support this project, please visit our crowdfunding page.
For more information, please contact Anne Felton or Sabrina Carter.
Posted on Wednesday 31st May 2017