UiB is marking World Mental Health Day today!

This year’s campaign encourages us to give 8 minutes because we need to talk more. Research shows that just 8 minutes on the phone with someone you care about can have a significant positive effect on both the relationship and mental health.

World Mental Health Day was established as a UN day over 30 years ago. In Norway, it is marked nationally during weeks 39-42, with participation from over 3300 municipalities, schools, workplaces, organizations, and individuals.

Today, Ingri Skulstad Lunde, Lise Skålvik Amble, and Hermina Gjertsen have been at a stand from 12:00 to 13:00 as part of the World Mental Health Day celebration.

UiB is marking World Mental Health Day in 2024 with the following events:

• October 2nd:

  • Breakfast events with stands and opportunities for good conversations (08:00-09:00) at faculties, institutes, and central administration.

  • Lunch event with stands and opportunities for good conversations (11:00-11:45) at the student center.

  • Lunch talk between University Director Tore Tungodden, HR Director Kathrine Brosvik, and UiB Chief Safety Representative June Vibecke Knudtsen Indrevik. Time: 11:30-12:15. Place: Smauet Cafe NG5.

• October 10th:

  • Seminar on the theme “We need to talk more” with psychologist Andreas Hillestad Schei from BHT, providing inspiration and thought-provoking ideas. Time: 08:30-09:15. Place: Smauet Cafe, NG5.

• October 16th:

  • English version of the seminar “We need to talk more”. Same time, but at Amauer Hansens hus, auditorium.

We hope you find time to participate in some of these events!