
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or need to speak to someone? Our experienced and licensed counsellors (supported by the Student Services Department and your lecturers) are just a phone call or WhatsApp away to help you manage any anxieties or stress you may face during this period.

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5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing
Stay Connected
Connect with others, your family, friends and community.
You could try:
Set time aside to connect with friends and family
Identify ways of making new friends
Take an interest in how your friends are and what they are doing
Stay Active
Find a physical activity that suits your level of mobility and fitness.
You could try:
Taking the stairs instead of the lift
Going for a walk at lunchtime
Take Notice
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.
You could try:
Photography
Music
Yoga
Give
Research into actions for promoting happiness has shown that committing an act of kindness once a week over a six-week period is associated with an increase in wellbeing.
You could try:
Doing something for a friend or family member
Volunteer your time
Voice your appreciation of people around you
Keep Learning
Research shows that learning new skills can improve your mental wellbeing by boosting your self-esteem, building a sense of purpose and helping you to connect with others.
You could try:
Picking up a new skill via LinkedIn Learning or Coursera
Building on your cooking skills
Taking up a new hobby
Joining a new society