Mental Health and Wellbeing
Thursday 12 March 2026 is University Mental Health Day, but 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, especially as term 3 and exams and assessment period approaches.
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.
Get Involved
Exploring Mindfulness Sessions
Thursdays, 4pm - 5pm
Library Creative Community Space
Mindfulness can help you de-stress, manage pressure, and develop lasting focus. All students are welcome - no experience necessary! Just show up ready to breathe and be present.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
Preparing for Exam and Assessment Stress: Peer Support Sessions
Wednesdays, 4pm - 5pm
Library Creative Community Space
This is an informal hour-long session to prepare for the stress of assessments, hear how others are managing, and pick up some practical tools to help manage stress and anxiety whether you’re up against deadlines, tackling revision, or in the exam itself.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
The Bereavement Cafe
Monday 16 March: 3.45pm - 4.45pm Term 3 dates: Coming soon!
The Chaplaincy
This is a monthly café designed to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for students who have been impacted by loss, whether recent or in the past.
Visit the Wellbeing pages for more info.
The Chaplaincy also provide a Staff Bereavement Support Group, and more dates will be available soon for term 3.
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.
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.
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 dance fitness - get involved and book your place here.
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.
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.
Community Lunch
Mondays, 12pm - 1.30pm
The Chaplaincy
Join the Chaplaincy team every Monday during term-time for a light lunch, friendship and a chance to chill, chat and relax.
The chaplaincy is open every day, offering a warm and unconditional welcome to everyone. Enjoy the safe, supportive, and peaceful space.
Find out what else is on at the Chaplaincy.
Craft Cafe
Tuesdays, 12pm - 2pm
The Chaplaincy
Join the Chaplaincy on Tuesdays in term-time to meet new people in a relaxed environment. Chill and chat over tea, coffee and toast with the option to 'get crafty'! All materials supplied.
The chaplaincy is open every day for you to visit and enjoy the safe, supportive, and peaceful space.
Find out what else is on at the Chaplaincy.
The Eat Well Hub
(Search 'Eat')
Tuesdays, 8:30am - 9:30am, Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm, Thursdays, 8.30am - 9.30am
The Green Room, SUHQ
A boost to start your day for students in need. Fuel up with a tasty selection of healthy options including wholemeal bread, oats, wheat cereals, delicious fruit and fresh fruit juices!
Support and Resources
#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.
Wellbeing Q&A: Managing your mental health at university
Listen to 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.
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.
Student Cookbook: eat well, save money, feel great!
Looking for easy, budget-friendly, and nutritious meal ideas? Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you'll find plenty of healthy recipes to fuel your body and mind. If you're a complete beginner, check out our Cooking Basics page for simple tips and techniques to get you started.
National Year of Reading 2026
Did you know 2026 is the National Year of Reading, and there is growing evidence to suggest that reading for pleasure has a powerful, positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. Why not get involved and tell the Library which books you would like them to buy to expand their collection!
The Library also provides reading lists specifically for supporting your mental and emotional health, as well as a Leisure Reading collection for relaxation.
Library Spaces
Have you explored the Library Breathing Space dedicated for rest and relaxation? And have you discovered The Eating Place with hot water and microwave facilities so you can take a break and heat up your own food?
You'll find them both inside the main Library building.
Hear from our Community
Read the latest blogs from our student writers, aimed at supporting your mental health and wellbeing.
Interested in reading more blogs? Check out our UniBuddy platform, and search "wellbeing" for more!
In conversation with Professor Swaran Singh
Warwick Medical School
Swaran has spent years working toward making mental health care fairer, kinder and more connected to people’s lives. He reflects on the power of listening, why collaboration matters, and the importance of advocating for others.
Suzan's blog: How to stay motivated when burnt out?
Term time can be busy, and with essays, exams, group projects, work experience applications
and more all happening at the same time, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Hear from Suzan about how to keep going if you're feeling burnt out.
Fabiana’s blog: Support systems at Warwick
Do you know about all the support available at Warwick? Read Fabiana's blog about her experience with support services at Warwick, and find out how you can benefit from academic support as well as mental health and wellbeing services.
Olivia’s blog: 7 types of rest
Did you know that your body needs more than just physical rest? In her blog, Olivia delves into the 7 different types of rest and makes suggestions about how you can embrace each kind.
Kristen's blog: How to keep up with passions and hobbies
Hobbies are a great way to relax and it's important to make time for any passions you may have outside your studies. Get top tips from Kristen on how you can make time for your hobbies alongside your studies to help you unwind and focus on your mental health.
Sej's blog: Taking care of myself during exam season
It can be difficult to know how to prioritise your mental health during exam season. To help, Sej has put together a list of ideas that can help you balance your academic success and physical and mental wellbeing.
Priya's blog: Rest, relaxation... and revision?! Balance is possible this spring break: here's how!
The Spring vacation is a time of rest, but also a time of preparation for assignment deadlines and exams. Balance is key to ensure you take care of your mental wellbeing and avoid burnout. Find out more from Priya.
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 mapsLink opens in a new window that showcase some of our best green spaces.