Wellbeing

Your mental health and wellbeing is always our priority – and more than ever right now.

We’re here for you. Our wellbeing services will be available during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Our expert teams listen without judgement and encourage you to connect with others, in the way that most helps you personally.

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Day-to-day support

Focused support

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If you need reassurance and a bit of structure to help you with your mental health and wellbeing, try Big White Wall. It’s a safe, anonymous online community with tools to help you cope and space to share how you’re feeling with other members. Watch the video to find out more and take a look at our other self help links.

Our latest self-help guides

Read all our self-help guides.

Connect with each other

Right now everyone is finding new ways to stay connected to friends and family and maintain their networks. Your university community is an important part of your overall support system. Here are some ways to stay connected.

UoB – together apart is a group for students to connect and share tips on managing self-isolation.

On Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, we host Q&As on things like adapting to change and how to get help or support. We also share podcasts and blog articles on how to look after your wellbeing.

Follow us and keep an eye on our Instagram stories to get your questions in.

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Extra support

If you think you need a bit more help, please register with our wellbeing services and we’ll find the right kind of support for you.

Register for wellbeing services

Remote childcare support

We have an abundance of skills and practical knowledge to help parents and carers while the university nursery is closed.

Counselling

Register with our wellbeing service, which can include counselling and a range of other wellbeing support.

Violence and abuse support

If you witness or experience any incident of violence or abuse, you can disclose this to us, by name or anonymously, and get support.