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

18/02/2025

✨A day dedicated to mental well-being, support, and self-care. Come along for helpful resources, expert advice, and a positive space to nurture your mind. We will also be doing a raffle with lots of exciting prizes to be won✨

Save the date for our annual!

Join us for the University Mental Health Fayre on Thursday, 13th March 2025 at Student Union Level 3 from 11 AM - 1 PM!🧠💙

17/02/2025

Join us for a walk and talk on the 19th of February. Come learn more about mental health and rgu peer support while enjoying the scenery.😊

14/02/2025

“Valentine’s Day is often about celebrating love with others, but take a moment to celebrate the most important love of all which is the love you have for yourself. 💖
Self-love means accepting yourself, embracing your flaws, and practicing kindness toward your mind, body, and spirit. It’s about knowing your worth, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your mental health.🌸

Remember: You are worthy of love, especially from yourself. 💫

13/02/2025

Happy Student Volunteering Week! 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating our amazing student volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a difference. Your hard work, passion, and commitment inspire us every day—thank you for all that you do!

If you’re looking for a way to give back, gain new skills, and be part of a supportive community, we’re still recruiting volunteers! Now is the perfect time to get involved and make an impact.

07/02/2025

A huge thank you to everyone that attended our quiz night yesterday. I hope you learnt more about Time to Talk and why self care is important for your mental health. Well done to the winners of the trivia quiz!

06/02/2025

Talking about mental health can change lives. Day is all about breaking the silence, ending stigma, and reminding each other that no one has to struggle alone. Mental health affects us all, yet too many people still feel unable to open up. A simple conversation can make a world of difference. Whether it’s checking in on a friend, sharing your own story, or just listening without judgment—every conversation counts. Let’s make talking about mental health a normal part of everyday life. Who are you reaching out to today?

To celebrate this Time to Talk Day, we are hosting a self-care quiz night tonight from 6pm to 8pm in the Union. We'd love to see you there!!

03/02/2025

Join us for a valentines themed pizza and paint night this Wednesday from 4-6pm! We are collaborating the union for this event, and tickets can be found on their website for free. Hope to see you all there!!🙌🏻

02/02/2025

Hey guys, we would love to see you all at our pizza and paint event next Wednesday!

28/01/2025

Peer Support and Drama Society have come together for to host a self care Quiz night!

Time to Talk Day is an annual awareness day that aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage open conversations. It’s for people to share their experiences and offer support and learn more about resources that can help.

Join us for some soothing face masks, trivia quizzes, and learn more about your mental health

22/01/2025

If you would like to be part of the team and volunteer with us, you can sign up by sending an email to [email protected] for more info⭐️

21/01/2025

Come along to refreshers fayre this Thursday to find out about what we do, and meet some volunteers!🎉

19/01/2025

As the semester has started, here are a few tips you can use to prioritise your mental health during the semester😊I wish you great start to the semester!⭐️

28/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our panel discussion: Let’s talk about MENtal health.
It was lovely seeing and educating you all about men’s mental health and Movember!
Thank you to our lovely speakers as well for offering further insight and to Jasper from Movember for working on this event with us.

15/11/2024

In partnership with , we’re hosting a panel discussion to address the unique challenges men face, the stigma around mental health, and ways to support one another.

🗣️ Hear from speakers who will share their personal stories, insights, and strategies for managing mental health.

📅 When: November 25th, 4pm - 6pm
📍 Where: Amphitheatre, SIWB

This event is all about breaking down barriers and building a supportive community. Come to listen, share, and show your support!

13/11/2024

Join us for our session, anyone is welcome to come through to ask or talk about any concern to our peer supporters and we will assist you the best way possible.
Feel free to drop in and chill out. We’ll have some games available and some volunteers on hand for you to have a chat with if you need it. We hope to see you soon!😊

11/11/2024

In honor of Black History Month, we are coming together with RGU SPORT to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a condition that disproportionately affects Black communities.

By donating blood, we not only help save lives, but we also support those battling this chronic illness.
Sickle cell disease can take a heavy toll on both physical and mental health. Chronic pain, frequent hospitalizations, and the uncertainty of the disease can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation.

But through awareness, support, and action-like blood donation-—we can make a real difference.

Remember, anyone can donate blood :)

Sign up by calling 03459090999 or on scotblood.co.uk

07/11/2024

In honor of Black History Month, we are coming together with RGU SPORT to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a condition that disproportionately affects Black communities. By donating blood, we not only help save lives, but we also support those battling this chronic illness.

Sickle cell disease can take a heavy toll on both physical and mental health. Chronic pain, frequent hospitalizations, and the uncertainty of the disease can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation. But through awareness, support, and action—like blood donation—we can make a real difference.

Remember, anyone can donate blood :)

More detailed about hwo to sign up to donate blood soon to come.

06/11/2024

November also known as Movember! Is a great awareness programme for mental health in Men. We have compiled some useful tips and ways to promote mental health in men.

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Let's take a moment to raise awareness, show support, and break the stigma surrounding mental health. You never know what someone is going through—reach out, listen, and let them know they are not alone. If you're struggling, don't hesitate to seek help—there's always someone who cares. 💛 Samaritans UK: Call 116 123 (24/7) 💛 Mind UK: 0300 123 3393

Some powerful words from the wonderful @zoes_poetry remember as some of us head into exam season, some go onto placements and some await important results, this is you're story and no matter what is happening in uni or your personal life you are valid and appreciated. Peer Support is always here to offer support and guidance no matter the time of year 💚

And Plant and Paint has started!! Come see us on level 4 of the student union at #robertgordonuniversity for our next event for #unimentalhealthday

Some saturday inspiration, Hope everyone has a lovely weekend 🥰