World Mental Health Day
It’s World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, but talking about mental health and wellbeing is important all year round. Life at university is exciting, though it can have its challenges, 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 on campus - from Warwick Sports wellbeing activities, stress anxiety and sleep workshops, to study support sessions at the Library and our running for wellbeing programme.
Read on to see tips from Wellbeing and Student Support and profiles from our Warwick community about looking after your mental health. You’ll also see information about the range of support available to you.
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
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 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 here.
Library Events
See what's on at the Library to support your mental wellbeing, from Sensory Workspace study sessions to the Coping with Stress Student Toollkit and much more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hear from our community
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.
Georgia's blog:
Activities during exams
When it comes to exams, I always do my best to balance out my day with activities to reduce those stress levels, such as sport/fitness, society events, or day trips off campus.
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.