Drop by the Tactile Playbox with our Student Advisors to destress with some kinetic sand and talk about exams, extensions, and your wellbeing. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by and relax with us! (1-2)

References

  1. Glynn M, Webster J. THE ADULT PLAYFULNESS SCALE - AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT. Psychological reports. 1992;71(1):83–103.
  2. Magnuson CD, Barnett LA. The Playful Advantage: How Playfulness Enhances Coping with Stress. Leisure sciences. 2013;35(2):129–44.

 

About Uni Mental Health Day

University ‘Uni’ Mental Health Day (UMHD) is an annual campaign held around the world to bring awareness and focus to the unique challenges students face to their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing when studying and working at a university.

Join us for UQ’s celebration of the 12th annual Australia and New Zealand UMHD from Wednesday 7 May to Thursday 15 May 2025.

Look out for activities, workshops and events promoting mental health across all campuses, and learn about the support and services available to you here at UQ and in the wider community. 

Take some time to remind yourself, peers and loved ones to take care for one's mental health and wellbeing.

UMHD is hosted by UQ Wellbeing and proudly supported by Allianz Care Australia.

 

Keep an eye out for the full program of fun and free events held across all UQ campuses: 
 

Location

Date

Time

Venue

St LuciaWednesday 7 May 11am - 2pmStudent Central

Gatton

Thursday 8 May

11.30am - 1.30pm

Foundation Building (outside area)

Herston

Tuesday 13 May

11:30am - 1:30pm

Courtyard 

Dutton Park

Thursday 15 May

11.30am - 1.30pm

Inner space

Venue

Building 42, St Lucia Building
Room: 
Student Central