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Tutorial: Mental Health

06/10/25

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Who can I talk to at Stanmore College?

Counsellors -

Kanta Patel and Michelle Chester

Are you struggling and need to talk?

Come and make an appointment with us if you are worried about college, home life, relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and loss.  We can offer you support.

Please come and see Student Services to arrange an appointment, alternatively you can ask your Progress Coach to refer you.

Who can I talk to at Stanmore College?

Senior Mental Health Lead/Pastoral Manager -

Vaishali Amurao

Student Adviser -

Shweta Sharma

Based in Student Services

Stanmore College is launching EmpowerMENt, an initiative focusing on Men's Mental Health.

Coming soon...

Men's Talking Group - don't go through things alone! Talk to others who might be feeling the same way as you

Creative Mindfulness Sessions - calm your mind with creative activities

and more to be announced!

What are some positive changes you could make to improve your mental health?

Things I can taste...

Things I can smell...

Things I can feel...

Things I can hear...

Things I can see...

Let's try the 5 4 3 2 1 Method now:

The theme of World Mental Health Day 2025 is
Overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much.

The world is going through a tough time right now and even if you're not directly affected by events, it can still feel like a lot to cope with. It's okay to ask for help, no matter what you, or anyone else is going through.

Let's take a look at some good news stories instead!

Doodling - what are the hidden wellbeing benefits?

Coming into play, the trailblazing young footballer changing the game

Rewilding the curriculum: natural history GCSE to be introduced in the UK

If you want to keep up to date with what's going on in the world, but would rather focus on the good, take a look at

positive.news

Poster by Zayna Naiebe

Events:

Mindfulness Session 8.30am in the Sports Hall

Bracelet Making 11am - 1pm in the Student Lounge

MIND & Mental Health Support Team Info Stands 11am - 1pm in the Student Lounge

Digital Health Session 1pm - 2pm in the Overflow Room, run by students!

Mindful Gym 2pm in the Gym

The Mental Health M.O.T.

Grab some paper or use your notes app to keep track of your scores...

I feel overwhelmed by my emotions

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I am able to handle the level of stress I experience

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I have physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweaty palms

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I don't have strong relationships with people I care about

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I am very self critical

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I struggle to identify and express my emotions

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I worry that if I confide in others, they won't be supportive

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

My mood is unstable

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I get upset or angry easily

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

I feel like I can't bounce back from setbacks

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

5 points

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

The Mental Health M.O.T.

Now add up your scores!

The Mental Health M.O.T.

If you scored...

0-12 points

13-29 points

30-38 points

Struggling - get in touch with Student Services, or speak to someone you trust

Struggling a bit - speak to your friends, and make some positive changes to your lifestyle

Coping - you're doing ok, but it could be worth seeing if there's anything you can do to feel even better!

The Mental Health M.O.T.

If you scored...

39-46 points

47-50 points

Coping well - it seems like you are managing stress and emotions quite well!

Flourishing - keep doing what you're doing!

Now it's time for a chat!

Get into pairs or threes - ask the people around you:

• How are you feeling?

• What would make you feel better?

• What are you feeling good about?

CLICK HERE TO PLAY!