University Mental Health Day
It’s University Mental Health Day on Thursday 14 March. University can be a busy and exciting time, but it can also be full of challenges and transitions. Amidst academic and personal challenges, it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your mental health, and to access support.
Scroll down to find out about activities happening on University Mental Health Day, as well as the support that is available to you. Whilst there are activities and support available throughout the academic year, University Mental Health Day creates an opportunity to stop and remember the importance of looking after your mental health, to reflect on what helps you, and to be aware of the help available here on campus.
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.
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
Walk Talk Walk
A weekly 3-5k walk around the campus, as a part of the Run Talk Run initiative to make both movement and mental health support less intimidating, and more accessible.
Fruit and Veg Stall
'Fresh and Juicy' is bringing a burst of flavour and nutrition to the heart of campus. Come to the Students' Union Atrium for a convenient and affordable way to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
8 hour continuous cycle
Contribute just 5 minutes of your time towards an 8 hour continuous cycle! Come down to the Piazza between 09:30 and 17:30 on Thursday 14 March. All participants who complete their 5 minute stint will receive a thank you prize!
Support
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.
Steps to Wellbeing
This is a 5-week rolling programme you can join at any time to learn strategies and skills to help navigate student life. Find out more about the Summer Term dates and register.
Togetherall
Utilise online resources such as Togetherall, where you can share how you are feeling, speak with others, and both offer and gain advice and support from people all around the world.
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.
Weekly Wellbeing Themes
This week's wellbeing theme, as part of University Mental Health Day on Thursday, is overcoming overwhelm. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it's important to recognise that feeling stressed or overloaded is normal at times. Visit this page to find out more.
Hear from our community
Student blog: 3 ways I relax on campus
This University Mental Health Day, Loryn, undergraduate Mathematics student, talks us through how she relaxes on campus.
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.
Student blog: Looking after my wellbeing
As a student, the hours and lines between study and relaxing can sometimes blur together. Read Sej's blog about how to prioritise your mental health and avoid burnout.