Wellbeing during your PhD

A PhD is challenging and it is important that you look after your whole self; and this includes your wellbeing too.

On this page you will find resources which will help you think about how you look after yourself ( or your colleagues); understand that some of what you are feeling is very common (academic imposter syndrome is very common amongst many of us); and some hints for dealing with practical challenges such as procrastination or writers block.

These resources are not a replacement for speaking to a professional or seeking professional help.

Please check the Wellbeing Services resource page to see how you can access more support and guidance

Emergency

If you are concerned about someone's wellbeing or mental health and are on campus and require out of hours emergency help contact Community Safety on 024 7652 2222 or read Wellbeing's emergency contact information

To gain confidential advice you can speak to

Report + Support

Helping students in distress (Researcher Development Guide)

RDO Wellbeing workshops

Coming up this Summer we have workshops to support your Wellbeing, Mental Health and Productivity.

All our MH sessions are delivered by our Psychologist specialist and facilitator, Frane Vusio.

We will be starting our Summer 2025 programme on 9th June. We look forward to seeing you then.

You can book on a PhD Wellbeing Session by completing an expression of interest form (warwick.ac.uk) or by using SkillsForge

RDO Summer - Wellbeing & Productivity Focus Pillar

Take 5 for Wellbeing

6 x 90 second videos to help you #TakeBreaks #MakeBreakthroughs

Take 5 video 1: Connect

Take 5 video 2: Be Active

Take 5 video 3: Take Notice

Take 5 video 4: Keep Learning

Take 5 video 5: Give

Take 5 video 6 : Remember to recharge

Podcasts

Podcasts from our resident Mental Health specialist Frane Vusio, and Maths Anxiety Researcher Sue Johnston-Wilder

Your Mental Health during your PhD series

1/ Imposter Syndrome

2/Invisible Disability | Podcast on Spotify (19 episodes)

Maths Anxiety Series

1/Introducing What is Maths Anxiety

2/ Understanding Maths Anxiety

3/ Seeking help with Maths Anxiety

More Handbooks and self-help guides

Goal Setting

Get Active, Feel Good

Improving Resilience

7 Steps to help you deal with uncertainty

Unhelpful Thoughts

Cognitive Restructuring

Steps to a goodnights sleep

Facing your fears

Exposure & Habituation

Graded Exposure

Self Care Model

"What I wish you knew": a guide for staff from autistic students (warwick.ac.uk)