Mental Health
Caring for yourself is key, especially when moving home. We’ve rounded up some of the best resources around to help you look after yourself and find help when you need it.
Did you know that each University has it’s own dedicated counselling service to help it’s students? We know that University can be incredibly challenging, sometimes the strain of academic commitments or peer pressure around socialising can take their toll.
Be sure to put yourself first, work on creating healthy habits and reach out if you think you could do with some help.
NHS 5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
Research suggests there’s five key ways to improve and maintain a healthy state of mental wellbeing:
Connect With People
Sites like meetup.com , ramblers.org , bookclubs.com provide opportunities to meet new people in an open and friendly environment.
Be Physically Active
Exercise is great for the mind as well as the body. Check out this list of sports groups active across the country, those with a disability or long-term health condition can find more info here.
Learn New Skills
YouTube is your friend here, do you have a broken bike that needs a tune up? Want to improve your skills in the kitchen or write a blog? Start now and start small, you never know where hobbies can lead.
Give To Others
Acts of kindness and volunteering can create a positive mindset and provide a sense of reward. Volunteering with DoIT or your University are great places to start.
Be Present, Be Mindful
Mindfulness helps to maintain a conscious understanding of your thoughts and sensations, helping to bring perspective and control over how you feel and act. Check out the NHS’s guide to mindfulness here.