University Mental Health Day 2026
Posted on Thursday 5 March 2026
Fun and freebies at the Fair!
We are holding a University Mental Health Day Fair in the Ron Cooke Hub on Thursday 12 March 2026 between 1-4pm - come and see us!
We have a wide range of stall holders to help you understand, support and manage your mental health and wellbeing - with food, freebies, and fun activities thrown in too!
Wellbeing Officers will also be around and about in Spring Lane Building on Tuesday 10 March 2026 between 11am-2pm - say hello and claim your wellbeing freebie!
Connecting with your community
Why not come along to our new College Community Cafes for a free tea or coffee and a snack? They’re a great way to connect with other students, and also meet your College Community and College Wellbeing teams. Everyone is welcome!
Campus West College Community Cafe: every Monday in Derwent GCR, 11am-1pm
Campus East College Community Cafe: every Wednesday in Goodricke Clarbour Room, 11.30am-12.30pm
For more ways to connect, check your MyUoY app or see our student events page?
Connecting with nature
Now that the weather has (finally!) improved, why not take the time to explore campus using our Touch Grass bingo card? Getting out in nature is a great boost for your wellbeing - and it’s even better with friends!
Call in at the University Mental Health Day Fair to pick up your card or download your own:
Download your Touch Grass bingo card
Connecting with a global community
Download the free TalkCampus app and get connected to a 24/7 global student community. It’s free, confidential, and available in 26 languages
Connecting with support when you need it
Wellbeing officers can be found in both your department and your college, and provide a friendly listening ear for you if you need support.
Contact your wellbeing officers
Not sure where to turn? Just contact the Student Hub on student-hub@york.ac.uk and we'll direct you to the best support.