SERC Awarded Grant for Student Wellbeing Project
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have secured grant funding from the Public Health Agency for a project to support student and trainee mental wellbeing.
The £4k grant will be used to support up to 100 Foundation Learning students with mild to moderate learning difficulties.
he students will undertake a programme of physical exercise and cooking sessions that promote healthy eating and overall wellbeing.
Paul Walsh, Downpatrick Campus Manager and Head of Learner Welfare at SERC said: “Creating positive experiences in exercise and food preparation is essential for cultivating healthy habits.
“Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on mental health such as reducing stress, boosting confidence and fostering valuable social connections.
“In addition, a balanced diet rich in nutrients can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and improve mental resilience.
He added: “The knowledge and skills that the students and trainees will develop throughout the 10-week project will be with them far beyond the end of the project.
“These are life-skills which they will be able to call upon when they face the challenges that everyday life may throw at them.”
The wellbeing project commences from mid-March and will operate across SERC’s main campuses in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards.
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