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RGU:Union's peer-to-peer support group, for students experiencing mild wellbeing & mental health.

02/04/2026

Join us for a plant and paint session! 🌱🎨
Take a break, get creative, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting while connecting with others. Whether you’re a beginner or love being artistic, this is the perfect chance to unwind and try something new 💚
📍 Student Union, Riverside Building Level 4, Room 421
📅 Tuesday 7 April 2026
⏰ 4PM – 6PM
In
Come along, meet new people, and leave with something you’ve created!

04/03/2026

Join us at the University Mental Health Fayre on Monday 9 March!💙🧠
We’re bringing together amazing charities, organisations, societies, and clubs to support your well-being. Come along, learn about mental health resources, and connect with a supportive community. You are never alone💞

29/01/2026

It’s quiz time! 🧠🎉
Join RGU Peer Support for a fun quiz night with lots of prizes to be won!
📅 Thursday 5 February
📍 Room 412, Union Building
⏰ 5:30–7:00pm
This event is taking place on Time to Talk Day, a day dedicated to opening up conversations about mental health. Our Peer Support team will be there if you want to chat, get support, or just enjoy a relaxed and welcoming space.
Whether you’re coming with friends or on your own, everyone’s welcome💜

21/01/2026

Welcome to the new semester! 🎉 Come and find us at the Welcome Fayre and stop by our stall to meet some of our amazing volunteers 😊💙Hope to see you there!

30/11/2025

As exam weeks have started, we wish you good luck on your exams. If you are struggling always feel free to reach out😊💙

23/11/2025

Reposting this moment from on TikTok because it speaks to a truth so many men carry in silence.

Movember isn’t just about moustaches, it’s about the pain men are told to hide, the trauma that goes unspoken, and the courage it takes to say, ‘This happened to me.’

If this brings something up for you, please know this: your emotions are valid, your story matters, and you never have to navigate this alone.

Support is here:
📞 SurvivorsUK (for men & non-binary survivors): 0203 598 3898
📞 Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
📞 R**e Crisis England & Wales: 0808 500 2222
🎓 Your uni’s wellbeing or counselling service
💬 DM us if you need help finding the right support

This Movember, let’s grow more than a moustache.
Let’s grow space for men to speak, to feel, and to heal. 💙🧔‍♂️

20/11/2025

Due to weather conditions, we will be postponing the event. When a new date is revised it will be shared again😊

19/11/2025

Happy International Men’s Day! 💙
Today we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of men everywhere. True masculinity isn’t about being invulnerable, it’s about empathy, respect, and showing up for others and yourself.

Tomorrow, we’re continuing the conversation with a panel discussion on men’s mental health and the stereotypes that surround it. 🧠💬

📅 Date: Tomorrow 20/11/25
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Room 412, Union Building

Join us as we break down stigma, share experiences, and encourage open, healthy conversations. Every voice matters. 💪

10/11/2025

MOVEMBER PANEL: “If Men Were 100% Honest…” 🗣️
Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the mustache. 💭

Join us for an open panel discussion on men’s mental health, honesty, and breaking down the stigma around talking about how we feel.

🗓️ Thursday, November 20
📍 Room 412, Union Space
⏰ Doors open at 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry + free snacks!

Hosted by Peer Support in collaboration with RGU Movember.
Because being strong starts with being real. 💙

05/11/2025

The ‘stache is back! 👨🏻‍🦰
This month, we’re raising awareness for men’s mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. 💭

At RGU Peer Support, we’re here to remind everyone that it’s okay to talk, ask for help, and support one another.
Whether you’re growing a moustache, starting a conversation, or just showing up for your mates, every action counts. 💪

Let’s break the stigma together. 🫶

16/10/2025

Get ready for a spooktacular night of games, laughs, and candy galore! 👻🍬
Come dressed in your best costume — there’s a prize for the best dressed! 🏆

🕹️ It’s Games Night!
📅 30th October
📍 N309, SIWB
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM

🎈 Free candy and bites, fun vibes, and frightfully good times await!

10/10/2025

It’s ❤️

This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” highlights the importance of ensuring everyone can reach the help they need, especially during times of crisis.

We are here to provide a safe, welcoming space where students can talk openly and find support from their peers. Whether you’re struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen, you are never alone.

Let’s keep breaking the stigma, raising awareness, and supporting one another💚

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Aberdeen
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http://www.rguunion.co.uk/peersupport

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