Mental Health Awareness Event

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Venue
Mahikeng Campus
Description

At Student Counselling & Development our role is to be a support structure for students in times of need, as well as to inspire and aid them in developing and reaching their optimal wellness potential in all dimensions of life, ranging from emotional, social, and physical wellness. A need to raise awareness on mental health was identified in order to address any stressful events that may be encountered by students. 

The event theme is “My Mind My Wellness”.

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Description

3km Fun Walk (Move for Health)

13h00 – 14h00

The walk will start from the main gate via Sedibeng Residence route towards Sol Plaatje.

Turn right at Sol Plaatje Residence towards A4 (Science Building), then turn left and right turn towards Animal Health and turn right towards Lost City Residence to proceed to the Great Hall garden where there will be a tent for presentations. 

Presentations

14h00 – 16h00

In the tent next to great hall.

Topics include:

  • Suicide
  • Depression
  • Relationship management
  • Gender Based Violence
Wellness services on-site

13h00 – 16h00

The following services will be provided by external stakeholders:

  • HIV Counselling and testing
  • Blood pressure screening
  • Blood glucose screening
  • Cholesterol 
Freshers’ Ball activation

16h00 – 20h00

Live Dj performance

 

Contact Details

Harries Thaba / 018 389 2260