Elephant in the Room

This event was held twice during the 2023/2024 academic year. One of our student advisers dressed up as the 'elephant in the room' to bring attention to the topic of mental health. Students were surprised to see an 'elephant' unexpectedly appear on campus and start mingling with them! The students suggested ways they could protect their mental health and these were put up on a board for all to read. The 'elephant in the room' was a fun way to help students begin discussing mental health.

Person dressed in an elephant costume sitting at a table in the university cafe.
Three people, including one dressed in an elephant costume, standing next to a banner that shows details for the Student Wellbeing Service and a table with informational leaflets on it.
A glass wall covered with post it notes with writing on them under the title 'Ways to protect my mental health'

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