Development Of A Pilot Peer Led Wellness Cafe Model In A 3rd Level Setting

The introduction of a Peer Led Wellness Café in a 3rd Level setting will be piloted, which supports a settings-based health promotion approach as a method for implementing a whole-campus approach

Sharon Ferguson, ATU Donegal

The introduction of a Peer Led Wellness Café in a 3rd Level setting will be piloted, which supports a settings-based health promotion approach as a method for implementing a whole-campus approach to mental health and wellbeing. This is reflective of the National Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Framework 2020-2024 and the Healthy Campus Framework.

The aim of this project is to create campus communities that are connected, safe, nurturing, inclusive and compassionate. To establish a culture of mental health awareness, recognition, and compassion and through evaluation, ensuring an effective improvement in student mental health.