Home Advice and information Mental health and wellbeing Find out what you can do to look after your physical and mental health. 13 resources: article Looking after a mental health difficulty at university 3 minute read High levels of uncertainty around politics, the economy as well as adjusting to, and managing student life, can make it more challenging to manage an existing mental health difficulty. These tips may help you to have as good an experience as possible. article Managing the impact of global events 4 minute read Events in the world can take a toll on our emotions. Find out how to adjust your relationship to the news without losing touch with what’s happening. article 7-11 breathing exercise 2 minute read This breathing exercise can help you to reduce stress in the moment. article Healthy habits can help your mental health 2 minute read When there is a lot of uncertainty in our lives and in the world around us, we can slip into comforting behaviours that have a negative effect on our wellbeing. If your diet, daily routine or exercise has lost structure, you might want to consider making some constructive changes. article Exercise: ten tips to get moving 3 minute read Exercise helps improve all aspects of your health and with some simple steps you can use exercise to improve your mood, physical health and academic learning. article Improve your sleep 2 minute read Your sleep is affected by what you do throughout your day. Following these tips will put you in a better position to get restful sleep. article Five steps to healthy digital habits 2 minute read Most of us now spend a lot of time online and on screens. It’s important to think about how we use that time, and the potential impact on our wellbeing. article Why uncertainty can be stressful 2 minute read Many students find that uncertainty in their own lives and in the world around them, can cause unhelpful levels of stress. Understanding why uncertainty can be stressful can make it easier to manage. article Build your action plan 2 minute read Filling out an action plan can help you to manage the challenges that come with uncertainty. article The role of sunlight in your wellbeing 4 minute read Natural light is vital to our physical and mental health and regularly getting out in daylight can have a positive impact on sleep, mood and academic performance. article Wishing this wasn't happening 3 minute read When we experience negative things, we often wish they weren’t happening. Acknowledging your feelings can help but taking steps to manage your thoughts and feelings can help you to move forward and feel better. video Learning about resilience and how to build it 4 minute watch Zahra discusses what resilience means to her and how she managed to build resilience and hope throughout the pandemic. video Managing screen time 5 minute watch Michael talks about what he's learned about managing screen time as a student during coronavirus.
