Masters student Gabriel Scannicchio has also been benefiting from getting involved in the garden, as he is becoming used to being around big groups of people.
“We have a lot of volunteers coming and going and me being one of them obviously meant that I have to be around them quite a lot,” he said.
The University of Kent said it was investing in opportunities and activities to support mental wellbeing as well as employing mental health advisers and counsellors.
Lee Fellowes, deputy director of student services and head of student support and wellbeing at the university, added: “Students and young people in general are struggling, the NHS does have resource issues so it’s really important for us to support and look after our students.
“We will look at a variety of different options of support including outdoor practical natured support.”