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It's not all in the mind, as UEL SU launches mental health charity film and art exhibition

Wednesday 29 June 2011

Students

After six months of preparation, the University of East London’s Students’ Union – in partnership with Tower Hamlets and Newham mental health charity Mind – launched their Do U Mind film and art exhibition this month at a special event held at Stratford Circus.

The Students’ Union also collaborated with Anointed Productions and East London NHS Foundation Trust, with funding from NHS Newham, to showcase talent within the mental health community through the use of music, art, creative writing and performance. In addition, work produced for the exhibition helped to raise awareness of the various issues which surround mental health problems. The event, which took place on Friday 17 June, enjoyed a diverse audience, with guests including health professionals, commissioners, UEL staff and students, and members of the public.

SU Volunteers and Community Development Co-Ordinator, Shahida Aslam, said: “We were delighted with the outcome of the project. For a lot of the performers it was their first time in front of an audience, meaning they had to step out of their comfort zone. The students involved with the project, along with the services users, showed tremendous commitment and enthusiasm. I am therefore keen to develop further projects like this in the future, and welcome new partnerships.”

Please email any enquiries to Shahida@uel.ac.uk

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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