The ‘Take 5’ programme is a joint initiative between Active Lives and the Student Wellbeing service that helps to facilitate positive lifestyle changes by encouraging participants to be open minded and reflect on how engaging in physical activity can positively impact their mental wellbeing. Over the course of five weeks students will be guided through educational sessions and introduced to wellbeing strategies, delivered by Student Wellbeing Advisors. Students will also participate in a range of different movement based activities with our Active Lives colleagues, with each week being themed around one of the five ways to better wellbeing. Each week there will be opportunities to learn, be active and reflect on the impact the session had on your mood. The small group format, helped me make connections with others and stay connected, which has made me feel less lonely and isolated at University. Take 5 participant I found confidence and common interests with the others here, which gives me motivation to enhance exercise in the future. Take 5 participant How to Refer If you are interested in taking part in the next cohort of Take 5 or you would like to refer a student on to the programme please complete the referral form below.On receipt of a completed form a member of the Active Lives team will make contact directly with the student to connect and share more detailed information about the upcoming programme. Fill in a referral form Block 2 Timetable - February/March 20256 spaces available per block. Week Date Activity 1 Time Activity 2 Time Week 1: Take Notice 26/02/2025 Mindfulness 13:00 - 14:00 Feel Good Walk 14:00 - 15:00 Week 2: Give 05/03/2025 Food & Mood 13:00 - 14:00 Litter Pick 14:00 - 15:00 Week 3: Learn 12/03/2025 Sleep 13:00 - 14:00 Climbing Wall 14:00 - 15:00 Week 4: Connect 19/03/2025 Social Isolation 13:00 - 14:00 Boccia / Pickleball 14:00 - 15:00 Week 5: Be Active 26/03/2025 Reflection & Self-care Planning 13:00 - 14:00 Gym 14:00 - 15:00 SAMH Materials and Resources Throughout the programme we will be working with Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) materials and resources.We all have mental health. And just like our physical health, need to look after it. By creating your own self-care plan, you can take proactive steps to looking after your mental health and wellbeing. Create your self-care plan today (external link) Mental health and Wellbeing Resources Helpful advice and support from other health and wellbeing services The Benefits of moving more, more often Find out more about how being physically active can benefit your mental health and wellbeing. Stay Active If you are unable to commit to a five week block but are interested in becoming more active, come along to one of our free Active Lives activities, on a campus near you. This article was published on 2025-01-22
