University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day brings together our university community to make mental health a university-wide priority, creating ongoing change to the future of mental health.

Wellbeing Fair

Thursday 12 March, 11am-2pm, Spark atrium

External and internal services will be showcasing the support they can provide to our students for their wellbeing and mental health. Including some of our local social prescribing activities; Mayfields Nurseries, Bridge the Gap Footballing Community, Southampton City Farm, along with the local mental health crisis support, NHS 111, Steps2Wellbeing NHS Service, Yellow Door, domestic violence team, safeguarding team, Disability Advice Team, our Library, spirituality team, Solent Mind, and more!

There will be lots of goodies, sweet treats and freebies, as well as activities to engage with.

Free body MOT health check

Thursday 12 March, 12pm-2pm, at the back of the Spark atrium

It is important to keep track of your health, both physically and mentally. A body MOT health check can assess your risk for cardiovascular disease and assess your overall health, while a massage can help you to unwind by lowering stress levels and feelings of anxiety.

The body MOT health check is non-invasive and measures the amount of fat, muscle and bones that make up your total body weight. It can also provide useful information about your overall fitness and health, such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, and metabolic age alongside blood pressure. Massages will be chair based and will focus on back, neck and shoulders. Advice from an experienced practitioner will also be available to help you make any necessary lifestyle changes.

Available for staff and students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact amy.king@solent.ac.uk.

'Speak Their Name' Memorial Quilt on campus (TRIGGER WARNING)

From Monday 9 to Friday 27 March 2026, the University is honoured to host the three Memorial Quilts created by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 'Speak Their Name' group.

The organisation seeks to support those who have lost a loved one to suicide, and the Memorial Quilt forms an ongoing and powerful artwork. Each square of the quilt has been created by someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, and captures the essence of, or something meaningful about, the person who died.

You can find the quilts in the library foyer. 

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Mental health and wellbeing support

• Student Assistance Programme: Students can access our Student Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 wellbeing and mental health support, either by phone, intranet or via the online app which you can access on your phone.
• Steps2Wellbeing: Steps 2 Wellbeing local NHS Talking Therapies Service
• Samaritans: If you require immediate help, please contact the Samaritans, free phone on 116 123. The Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. Samaritans have also provided tips on spending the Christmas season alone.
• NHS: The phone number 111 and their website can be used for anyone in a mental health crisis. There is a dedicated mental health triage service connected to the 111 phone number, where individuals will receive a phone call back from a trained mental health professional.