This week, Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) has been supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, where the theme of the week has been anxiety.
The week has provided an opportunity to destigmatize mental health challenges, encourage open dialogue and offer support and resources.
For our staff and students, we wanted to highlight that fluctuations in our mental health are something that we all experience and it is important to take time to look after ourselves.
Students have been getting involved this week by participating in open discussions during tutorials, ensuring that they are speaking to each other with compassion and respect.
Our student services department organised a stall where students engaged in mindfulness activities and continued to work on the wellbeing tree and activities.
Kooth, a mental health care service for children and young adults, also visited RuTC to speak to students and create awareness of mental health issues.
The college's HR department delivered care hampers to staff kitchens as a way of encouraging self-care and for staff to take a step back and reflect on your mental well-being.
The week has been a powerful reminder for both students and staff and has highlighted the importance of Mental Wellbeing, year-round.