LU Mental Health Society

03/04/2022

Hi Everyone! Nominations to join the LUMHS Exec is now open!!

Exec Elections for the Mental Health Society will be held on Wednesday the 25th of April!! To run, nominate yourself (or a friend) with the position you’re interested in using the link in our bio! Those nominated you will have until the 24th of April to submit a short manifesto as your application. Manifestos will be put online for 24hrs, and all society members will get a chance to vote, so don’t forget to join us on the Students’ Union website!!

Good luck!

25/02/2022

Hi Everyone, we hope you’re all keeping well. LUMHS has put together a form which students can use to submit anonymous feedback regarding mental health and the services provided here at the University.

We believe more meaningful improvements within the University management could be taken to create a safer campus for students. Therefore, would really appreciate it if you could answer this super short survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDpiXBFQqgyoVneIu0qhoVQ9vyNBz8tM6NqNsjUEHxIUcXiw/viewform

-LUMHS 🤍

31/01/2022

Hello everyone! Lancaster Uni Craft Society] and LUMHS will be having a Tote Bag Decorating event this week! This is open to everyone so come along and get creative with us! 🤩

🗓 Thursday 3rd Feb 2022
🕰 6-8pm
📍Furness LT 1

Limited tickets only, and link to the tickets can be found on Lancaster Uni Craft Society] ‘s instagram bio!

Can’t wait to see everyone there 💙

17/01/2022

Looking for some fun?? 👀 You're in luck! because we are hosting a Video Game Social this Wednesday from 3-5pm! 🎮

It’s only the first week of second term, so come, enjoy and unwind with us! There will be lots of exciting games 😉 The event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring your fellow friends along. You wouldn’t want to miss out!

13/01/2022

If anyone is participating in the Readathon please like this post so we can put you in a group chat! This will make it easier to submit what you have read and you’ll be able to get book recommendations from others doing the challenge.

Remember you don’t have to be a member of the society to join in!

08/01/2022

Do you know about the 2022 Undergraduate Research Conference?

- Who is it for? All UGs across the Lancaster partnership in the UK and across the world.
- When is it? 15-17th March 2022
- Where is it? Online

Why get involved?
Support the conference and gain skills & experience of working with an international team

Present your research to an international audience

Enhance your CV and stand out from the crowd

Develop and refine your communication skills

Gain points towards your Lancaster Award

Interested? Find out more on the 2022 Undergraduate Research Conference website here:
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/institute-for-curriculum-enhancement/undergraduate-research-conference/

Deadline: Monday 17th January 2022
Applications to support - https://lancaster-uk.libcal.com/event/3802133
Applications to present - https://lancaster-uk.libcal.com/event/3802133

Questions? Contact: UGConference@Lancastester.ac.uk

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13/12/2021

Hello! We know that everyone is probably feeling stressed as Michaelmas Term comes to an end, so why not come join us for a laid back and chill Christmas Movie night?! 🎄🎬

Details are as follows:
Date : Tuesday, 14th December 2021
Time : 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Faraday Seminar room 2

As for the movie, it’ll be a surprise 🤭 Do head over to our ig story if you would like to guess what Christmas movie we will be watching 😉

The event is free! So do come and bring your friends along as well! Let’s all enjoy the night and our last week of Michaelmas Term to the fullest together! 🍿

Oh and p.s. feel free to wear something comfy 😆

12/12/2021

Hello everyone, how’s it going? As many of you might know we had an Election a few weeks ago. We are glad to finally introduce the 4 newly elected execs to you guys!

We thank everyone who has been supporting and being a part of LU Mental Health. Our aim has always been to provide a safe community for everyone and with the addition of our newly elected exec members will allow us to do just that, hopefully to an even higher degree!

Thus we’re beyond excited to announce that LUMHS will be back to hosting more exciting socials and campaigning events in the next coming term! So do keep an eye out to get involved! 😉

As many of you are finishing up deadlines/exams and patiently waiting for the semester to end, please dont forget to take care of yourself too. Together, let’s remove any stigma and prioritise mental wellbeing, normalising discussions about mental health ❤️

17/11/2021

This week we will be having an evening of discussions on 'perceptions of mental health' in collaboration with

We are starting at 7PM on Thursday the 18th in Cavendish Lecture Theature (Faraday Complex) and there will be free snacks!!

looking forward to seeing you there! 😁

12/11/2021

Members of Defying Dementia Student Society are planning on go on a 1.5hr hike around the lake district to raise money for Defying Dementia. Everyone is invited to join them and raise money through the JustGiving page, and we have been asked if any our members would like to join them. However, this is not an official society event. If you are interested in joining the hike then please either contact us or defying dementia through social media or email our societies. We will then get you in contact with those who are organising the hike.

Train tickets will need to be purchased, suitable footwear is recommended and food and snacks may want to be brought with you.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/defyingdementiastudentsociety

08/11/2021

Exec Elections for the Mental Health Society are being held on Wednesday the 24th of November!! To run, DM or email us with the position you’re interested in and a short manifesto as your application. Manifestos will be put online for 24hrs, and all society members will get a chance to vote, so don’t forget to join us on the Students’ Union website!!

Available Positions and Responsibilities:

Vice President:
- Support the President in their duties and share their responsibilities.
- Stand in for the President in situations where the President
cannot attend
- Support/fill in for other exec members with their duties when necessary

General Secretary:
- Communicating with other societies and the Students' Union
- Take minutes at meetings
- Informing members of appropriate information as and when necessary
- Act as Returning Officer at all elections and ensure their smooth running

Head of Social Media:
- Represent the society across the group’s social media platforms
- Assume the role of a society publicity officer, promoting of events on campus and online
- Replying to messages sent to our pages

Events & Campaigns Officer:
- Organising and running a wide range of social events and activities available for all society members
- Overseeing the planning, managing and ex*****on of society campaigns

Good luck everyone!!

28/10/2021

Come join us on Halloween with the Lancaster University Sober Society for a Halloween party!! halloween costumes optional 😊

22/10/2021

First few weeks of lectures got you stressed out? Fancy a night off? This Monday we'll be working with the card and board game society to hold a relaxing game night! Everyone's welcome, just bring your game faces!!

Monday 25th October, 6pm
Welcome Centre, Lecture Theatre 1

See you there!! 🎲♥️♠️♦️♣️

18/10/2021

Come join us for our first event of the year!!

This week we'll be holding a chill meet and greet event where you can come and find out our plans for the year, and meet other society members. Best of all, it's free entry!! No membership is required, so feel free to bring a friend :)

We'll be meeting on Wednesday this week (the 20th) at 6pm in Bowland North Seminar Room 01. See you there!!

13/10/2021

Meet our 2021/22 Exec!!
We're looking for more executive members so feel free to message us if you're interested in running. More news on by-elections coming soon!

10/10/2021

Today is . Your mental health is a huge priority, and it’s important to be gentle with yourself. As students, we’re all under a huge amount of pressure every single day, and it can be difficult to hold yourself together. But if all you do today is breathe, that’s okay. You deserve to take a day off to focus on you, and it’s not overreacting to take the time you need.
Be kind to yourselves today, because every day should be .

Lancaster University Wellbeing Services:
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/student-and-education-services/counselling-and-mental-health-service/services/
Lancaster Nightline instant messaging service, available 10pm-1am: https://im.lancaster.nightline.ac.uk/webim/

Samaritans (116 123) is open all day, every day. They listen to anything that is disturbing you, similar to Nightline, and answer millions of calls every year in the hope of reducing su***de across the UK.

SANEline (0300 304 7000) is open 4:30-10:30pm every day, offering emotional support as well as information to anyone affected by a mental health condition, including family, friends and carers.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK (0800 068 4141) is open 9am-10pm on weekdays, and 2-10pm on weekends and bank holidays. They provide support to those under 35 that struggle with suicidal thoughts.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (0800 58 58 58) is open 5pm-midnight every day to anyone that identifies as male and might be struggling, with a webchat also being available for convenience.

Switchboard (0300 330 0630) is open from 10am-10pm every day, and aimed at those who identify as LGBT+. They also do a significant amount of campaigning, and all their volunteers are LGBT+ too.

The LSCFT Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline (0800 915 4640) is based in Lancashire and South Cumbria, and offers confidential aid from 7-11pm on weekdays, and 12pm to midnight on weekends.

06/10/2021

It was lovely seeing and meeting so many of you at Freshers Fest today!! For all interested, our link to join LUMH is in our bio!!

06/10/2021

Come see us at freshers fair! ❤️