Mental Health and Wellbeing
Talking about mental health and wellbeing is important all year round. Life can be exciting, though it can have its challenges too, so we want you to know about all of the resources and support available to you.
Take a break from work, exams, assessments, and research to get involved in a variety of events and activities across campus and from home to support your wellbeing. Get active with Warwick Sport, take a break in the Library's Breathing Space, listen back to the Managing Mental Health webinar, and more. Hear from members of our community with expert tips on sleep, healthy eating and managing wellbeing.
To access support at Warwick, please visit Wellbeing and Student Support via our Wellbeing Portal, where our teams are ready to support and work with you to develop the personal resources and skills you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of student life.
You can also visit the Wellbeing and Student Support pages.
If you’re a member of staff at Warwick, take a look at our Staff Wellbeing Hub, where you can find support and resources to help you look after your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Featured events
World Mental Health Day Fair
Friday 10 October, 10am – 4pm
SU Atrium/Kevin Gately Room
Your Vice President Welfare and Campaigns, Ollie, is hosting a fair for World Mental Health Day! Join Ollie and the SU Advice Centre Team for two events on the day: an access to support services fair, and a Tea and Talk session. Both events will have a range of free sweet treats, hot drinks and freebies.
Event from SU Help & Support
Forest Bathing in Tocil Wood
Wednesday 29 October, 1pm - 3.30pm
Meet outside Senate House, Central Campus
Slow down and reconnect with nature in a guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) session with certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Prisca Andersen. This Japanese practice helps reduce stress, boost mood, and reconnect with your senses.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
Book Your Slot!
Labyrinth Sessions
Wednesday 22 October, Thursday 13 November & Wednesday 3 December, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet at the Chaplaincy
Led by Chaplain Annie McCormick and a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, these guided sessions offer a unique, reflective space for students, regardless of faith or background, to engage with personal challenges, enhance their reflective practice, and develop problem-solving skills. The labyrinth, an ancient tool for walking meditation, offers a powerful, non-verbal method for exploring issues.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
The Bereavement Café
Mondays, 27 October & 24 November, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
The Chaplaincy
Led by Chaplain Annie McCormick and supported by a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, this is a monthly café designed to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for students who have been impacted by loss. It will welcome all students who have been affected by bereavement, whether recent or in the past.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
Anxiety Peer Support Group
Mondays, 4pm – 5pm
Library Gathering Space
Feeling anxious is something many students experience, especially during times of change or pressure. If anxiety is beginning to affect your day-to-day life or studies, you're not alone and support is here.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
ADHD Peer Group
Tuesdays, 4pm – 5pm (term time)
Meet in Reception of Wellbeing Support, ground floor, Senate House
This is a peer support group for students who have a diagnosis of ADHD or are waiting to be assessed. The intention is to provide information and support and have an element of peer support.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
The (Free) Breakfast Club
Tuesdays, 8:30am -10:30am (term time, term 1)
The Green Room, SUHQ
Help yourself to a variety of hot and cold breakfast options, alongside a hot drink. From instant porridge, toast with toppings, cereal and milk, and a selection of fresh fruits. A convenient and affordable way to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
All students are welcome.
The Library: spaces, events and resources
See what's on at the Library to support your mental wellbeing, from Sensory Workspace study sessions and tools for coping with stress with the Student Toolkit, to dedicated rest and relaxation spaces such as the Breathing Space and The Eating Place to take a break.
For more information about what's available to you, visit the Library Community page.
Rock Up & Play
Get fit, make friends and improve your skills with 50 hours of free social sport sessions every week, along with activity courses, leagues and events. Available to staff and students.
Draw Your Feelings
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Times and locations to be confirmed
Take a break and get creative! Draw Your Feelings is a relaxed arts session where you can express yourself, de-stress, and connect with others.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
Gardening Club
Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm (term time)
Meet at Senate House
The Gardening Club in collaboration with the Student Allotment Society, meet and tend the student allotments on campus, engaging in a range of horticulture and social activities.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
Wellbeing Q&A: Managing your mental health at university
Listen back to the Q&A with the Wellbeing and Student Support team providing an overview of the support on offer at Warwick. The team address common questions such as how to register with a GP or transfer NHS care, sources of ongoing support and reasonable adjustments.
You can find out more on the Wellbeing and Student Support pages.
Warwick Sport: Wellbeing for staff and students
Boost your wellbeing by getting active through a range of free events and opportunities for staff and students at Warwick. There is plenty on offer from Mindful Mondays with yoga and breathing sessions, to Feel Good Fridays with Zumba - get involved and book your place here.
Wellbeing runs
Wednesdays, 8am – 8.45am
Meet at the White Koan sculpture outside Warwick Arts Centre
This 5K route takes in the lakes and is for ALL running abilities. The run goes ahead in all weathers and is on paths so no mud worries!
Download our UoW Sport app and book your slot.
Wellbeing Masterclass Series for Staff
Monday 3rd November, 2pm - 3.30pm, & Wednesday 10th December, 2pm - 3.30pm
What's reasonable? Exploring reasonable adjustments in HE for disabled students
Monday 24th November, 2pm - 3.30pm
Support
#GetWarwickTalking
The #GetWarwickTalking initiative encourages students and staff to share their personal stories of their experiences of mental health, to help dismantle mental health stigma and foster open discussions about these vital issues on campus. Learn more about the resources available and how you can get involved by visiting this page.
Weekly Wellbeing Themes
Each week the wellbeing team update the weekly theme. This term is always busy with deadlines. It can be stressful and have an impact on our mental health, but there are things you can do to make things feel easier. Visit this page to find out more.
Mental Wellbeing Tips from Wellbeing and Student Support
University life is a busy and exciting time and can be full of ups and downs. It's important to remember to look after yourself both physically and mentally as best you can. View some simple tips on how you can do this in your day-to-day life here at Warwick.
Every Mind Matters
For out of hours support at any time of the day or night, please visit Every Mind Matters.
Report + Support
Everyone at the University, whether studying, working, or visiting, has the right to feel safe. Harassment of any kind is completely unacceptable, and our community is an environment where prejudice and socially unacceptable behaviour are never tolerated. Find out more about Report + Support, including how to speak to an advisor or submit a report.
Hear from our community
Kristen’s Blog: Dealing with mental health at university
Going to new places away from family and friends can make us feel down or raise issues with mental health. Maybe the stress of university is getting to you, or maybe you are just dealing with something from back home. Kristen shares her personal experience and advice on getting through.
Gowoon’s Blog: Managing Mental Health as an International Student
When Gowoon first moved to the UK to start her studies at Warwick, she was overwhelmed by the sheer number of new experiences. Gowoon blogs about the unique kind of pressure she felt as an International student.
Georgie’s Blog: How to take care of your mental health at university
University life is an exciting journey full of personal growth and academic challenges. Despite these exciting experiences, many students face bumps in the road throughout their time. Georgie shares her tips for looking after your mental health whilst studying at University.
Jasmine's blog: How to manage your wellbeing as a student
University life can get overwhelming at times with having to balance so many different things at once. Jasmine shares top tips, advice, and simple habits to improve your wellbeing as a student. Read Jasmine's blog here.
Eno's blog: Practical wellbeing tips for you and others around you
Mental health concerns everyone. There isn’t a class, type or profile of people who struggle mentally. Hear from Eno, sharing practical mental and wellbeing tips to help support yourself and others around you. Read Eno's blog here.
Gauri's blog: How I built a support system away from home
If you’re new to university, especially as an international student, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Hear how Gauri settled into life in the UK, made new friends, adjusted to university life and more! Read Gauri's blog here.
Dear Diary: how can I be more hopeful?
Hope increases resilience and mental strength! Inspired by Warwick Psychology research, we explore three practical ways you can be more hopeful. Read the full article here.
Hear from Wellbeing & Student Support colleagues on managing personal wellbeing
Colleagues in the Wellbeing and Student Support Team, share the strategies and tools they have implemented in their personal lives to better manage their mental and physical wellbeing.
A PhD student blog: Mental health and my PhD
Reflecting on the ups and downs of their journey, sharing the mental health challenges they encountered along the way, from battling imposter syndrome to seeking support, a PhD student shares an honest insight into the emotional rollercoaster of academia. Read the blog here.
Male profiles from the Warwick community
View some profiles from men across our University community, sharing what mental health and wellbeing means to them, and how they look after themselves on a daily basis.
Sleep Better: 6 tips from Warwick expert
How can you try and encourage your body to rest, relax, and slip into a deep, rejuvenating slumber, night after night? Hear from sleep expert Professor Michelle Miller – Professor of Biochemical Medicine, and Sleep, Health & Society Programme Lead, who shares her top tips.
Raahimah's blog: Healthy eating tips
Let's explore five simple ways to ensure we're nourishing ourselves with healthy foods to power through exams with energy and focus.
Mindful moments on campus
Take a minute to sit back, relax and enjoy some beautiful shots of wildlife captured around campus.
Looking to spend more time in nature? Take a look at these walking maps that showcase some of our best green spaces.