Idea: Project Phoenix

 
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  • Created on: 16 Oct 2008
  • Idea status: Underway
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What it's all about

We would like to raise awareness on mental health issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety and self harm. Starting with a mental health awareness day which will lead on to a support group for students with mental health problems.

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What's needed to make it a reality

We need to organise the mental health awareness day
We need to advertise our service appropriately
Research and fulfill best practice on peer to peer support groups
Run support groups - build up links within university counselling services and external bodies

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  • Avatar Martin Crosby 14:58, 16 October 2008 Great project guys. Looking forward to our next meeting where we'll have lots of background information and I'll use as little as possible management speak!
    See you soon,

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  • Avatar Sarah Corrigan 16:02, 16 October 2008 Hi guys,

    This is such a fantastic project idea and one which I think will be of great benefit to many students. I think running support groups will be really helpful to students and make them realise that they are not alone. I've found a website which might help you. It has links to guides to various problems and solutions from various student counselling services in universities across the UK: http://www.student.counselling.co.uk/guide.html

    As you're students at Kingston you can access up to £750 to help turn your idea into reality. I see you've already got in contact with Martin, your Volunteer Support Officer, which is great. He can help you with advice, funding, training and general support throughout the course of the project.

    Good Luck, I think this project could be a real success and I look forward to hearing how it turns out.

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  • Avatar Project Phoenix 11:33, 21 October 2008 Thanks for the website address - we had a look yesterday and found loads of really helpful stuff on there! Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah Corrigan 12:23, 21 October 2008 Glad you found it useful, if you need anything else just let us know. It looks like you're off to a good start so far :-)

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  • Avatar Sarah Corrigan 12:30, 14 November 2008 Hi there,

    How's everything going with the set up of the project? Someone has recently added a new idea to the site where they want to create a peer-to-peer support group for family members of people who suffer from mental health problems, so I thought maybe if you have any advice about setting up your own support group, you could always get in touch with Caroline to share your pearls of wisdom. You can check her idea out here:
    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1869/york_peer-to-peer_support_group_for_young_people_whose_families_have_mental_health_problems/

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  • Avatar Martin Crosby 14:55, 05 February 2009 Congratulations on a great first day guys! I've got the photo's from the first day that you can come and upload if you like! Good luck and looking forward to tomorrow Report Abuse
  • Avatar Martin Crosby 14:47, 06 February 2009 Hey, that was absolutely fantastic, great stuff guys and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I will see you next week for an evaluation meeting. Speak to you soon,

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  • Avatar Craig Weeks 15:20, 06 February 2009 Hi guys

    I work with Sarah at TimeBank on a mental health social inclusion project for young men. I have recently been looking peer to peer projects in schools and the community and think your idea is brilliant. If you need any help or advice let me know - and I am very keen to hear how you are getting on.

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  • Avatar Amy Palmer 03:13, 19 May 2009 Hi there, I'm trying to set up a charity(SMILe) to nationally address student mental illness in terms of support rather than just awareness. Would love to work with you guys and if you've got any advice on running support groups that would be great too as I'm hoping to start one for Sheffield Uni soon. Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah Corrigan 10:10, 05 June 2009 Hi guys,

    You might be interested in this latest forum post http://www.junction49.co.uk/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=165&page=1#Item_1

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  • Avatar Sarah Corrigan 16:59, 19 August 2009 Heya,

    How is everything going? I just wanted to let you know about an opportunity you might be interested in.

    On Friday 9th October it is World Mental Health Day and the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging people to organise their own 'Tea and Talk' fundraiser as recent research said that having a cup of tea is really good for your mental health and wellbeing. I just thought I'd let you know about the event in case you were interested at all. Junction49 also has lots of teabags so if you were interested, I'm sure we could spare a few :-) You can read more about the day here:

    http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-involved/community-fundraising/tea-and-talk/

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