Why a mental wealth group? Getting Started
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SPONSORS & ASSOCIATES:
Why A Mental Wealth Group? Getting Started
Connecting Young People With The Resources To Thrive
WEB SUMMIT
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CONTENTS:
• The Context: Why Mental Health Matters• University Life: Pressures facing students• The First Mental Wealth Group: History• What is a MW Group: The model• What are groups doing? Examples of activities• How do we measure impact? • What’s the first step?• Questions…?
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The Context
‘By 2020, Depression is projected to be the second leading contributor to global burden of disease.’ World Health Organisation.
So we need services, right? Yes. But that’s not enough…Knowledge is also needed. But that’s not enough…The right attitude is needed….
…the bigger picture of wellbeing. Going upstream.
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“The growth of mental health problems among students…is a matter of considerable concern.” Students are a ‘special case’. (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2011.)
“As many as 66% of university students say they have a mental health problem despite only 0.3% of students declaring a mental health disability on their application form nationwide.” – Time To Change, 2012.
Transition: Independence/Dependence? - Finances & Career worries - ‘Pressure cooker’ – Isolation - Domestic stuff(!)
Increasing demand for services & decreasing resources -> Stretched resourcing -> Fragmented approaches -> Limited awareness
Attitudes, Awareness, Accessibility.
(The role of universities?)
University Life
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The First Group
The Mind Matters Society, University of Leeds,2008. ‘Bringing mental health out of the shadows and promoting wellbeing.’
Close integration with student union and counselling. Wellbeing Fair, Talks, Surveys = Great feedback!
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What is a MW Group?
Three facets: 1. A social hub2. A communications hub3. A leadership hub
A community of students committed to promoting positive wellbeing on campus, each affiliated to their student union and working as part of a university-wide approach. Groups aspire to provide a valued service to their university and to students.
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What Are Groups Doing?
Campaigning for changes in attitude and policy on campus, breaking
down barriers to wellbeing.
Bridging the divide between the institution and it’s students by
creating dialogue around wellbeing and increasing engagement.
Hosting meetings and activities that promote wellbeing and offer an inclusive, empathetic space for
students.
Promoting services and resources for students through events,
signposting, and information sessions.
Mental Wealth Group
Visit http://mentalwealthuk.tumblr.com for more practical examples!
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Measuring impact
• Attitudes towards mental health (discrimination)• Awareness of services/resources• Number of students involved in activities• Feedback from staff/students• Effect upon individual wellbeing
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The first steps
• Decide upon what the aim & format is (group/society/service..? campaigning? social?)
• Engage stakeholders (counselling service, mental health advisor..)
• Get promoting (lecture shoutouts, website ads, posters, emails…)
• Reach out! Talk to students. Talk to staff. Talk to MWUK.
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Four steps to a MW Group
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Further LinksWorld Health Organisationhttp://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/expert_opinion_on_service_development_msd_2007.pdf
RCP Report on Student Mental Healthhttp://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/files/pdfversion/CR166.pdf
Response To The Reporthttp://bit.ly/HJWXog
Wellbeing in Higher Educationwww.brighton.ac.uk/clt/index.php/download_file/view/79/179/
Healthy Universitieshttp://www.healthyuniversities.ac.uk/
Mental Wealth UK resourceshttp://mentalwealthuk.com/resources
Time To Change articlehttp://bit.ly/HoKlaV