Mental health and wellbeing workshops
Student Wellbeing has partnered with Hertfordshire Mind Network to deliver a range of mental health and wellbeing workshops for students and staff.
Workshops run online via Microsoft Teams on alternate Wednesdays during term time, starting at 2pm. Sessions typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours.
You can attend as many sessions as you wish.
If you would like to attend one or all of the sessions they are running on alternate Wednesdays at 2pm during term time, lasting between 1.5 and 2 hours dependant on the session. Sessions are delivered online via Teams. There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend.
Available workshops in 2026/2027:
- Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
- Reducing isolation, social anxiety and building better relationships
- Mental health in a digital world
- Supporting an individual in a mental health crisis
- Reducing study stress (managing study stress and burnout)
- Spot the signs suicide prevention
- Managing anxiety and panic
- From self-criticism to self-compassion
- Building assertiveness and confidence
- Disordered eating
How to book
- Students can book their place via the link found within the event listings on the Student Events Calendar.
- Staff can book their place via My Development.
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Learn how to maintain positive mental health using practical wellbeing techniques and the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework.
You'll explore:
- What positive wellbeing looks like
- Preventative approaches to mental health
- Practical wellbeing strategies
- Creating a personal wellbeing action plan
Reducing isolation, social anxiety and building better relationships
Learn about loneliness, isolation and social anxiety, including practical ways to build connections and improve relationships.
You'll explore:
- What loneliness and social anxiety are
- Their impact on wellbeing
- How to meet others and build confidence
- Strategies to reduce isolation
Mental health in a digital world
Learn how technology can influence your mood, relationships, productivity and self-esteem, while learning practical strategies to develop healthier digital habits and maintain positive mental wellbeing.
You'll explore:
- The relationship between mental health and digital technology
- Potential impact of technology on wellbeing
- Tools and techniques to create healthier digital habits and set boundaries to improve digital wellbeing
- Strategies to maintain a healthy balance
Supporting an individual in a mental health crisis
Develop confidence in recognising and responding to mental health crises.
Topics include:
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Panic attacks
- Psychosis
- Drug and alcohol-related crises
- De-escalation techniques
- Available support services
Reducing study stress and burnout
Learn how to manage stress and build resilience during university life.
You'll cover:
- Recognising signs of stress
- Managing personal stressors
- Building resilience
- Responding positively to pressure
- Preventing burnout
Spot the signs: suicide prevention
This workshop introduces the Spot the Signs campaign and helps participants recognise and respond to suicide risk.
You'll learn:
- How to identify warning signs
- How to start supportive conversations
- Local support options
- The importance of self-care when supporting others
Managing anxiety and panic
Gain a better understanding of anxiety and practical ways to manage it.
Topics include:
- What causes anxiety
- Anxiety symptoms
- The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Techniques for managing anxiety and panic
From self-criticism to self-compassion
Learn how to be kind and compassionate to yourself when things are difficult.
You'll explore:
- What is self-compassion and how does it impact your wellbeing
- What can prevent you from being self-compassionate
- Different elements of self-compassion: self-kindness; common humanity and mindfulness
Building assertiveness and confidence
Learn how to communicate more confidently and assertively.
Topics include:
- Different communication styles
- Assertive communication techniques
- Building confidence
- Practical tips for everyday situations
Disordered eating
Increase your knowledge about disordered eating and find out what support is available.
You'll learn:
- How disordered eating and eating disorders can present themselves
- How to support yourself and others
- Local support options
Need support now?
These workshops are designed to improve knowledge, confidence and wellbeing. If you need immediate support with your mental health, please visit the Student Wellbeing support pages or contact the Student Wellbeing team.