University Mental Health Day

Balance your routine and embrace structure

Keeping track of your academic calendar can be helpful in planning some structure around study time, revision and preparing for assessments or exams. Reach out to academic support staff to see if you can get help in structural documents like planners or calendars.

Health is wealth

Release some endorphins by trying some exercise (this can be going outside for a walk or trying out a physical activity!), feeling some sunshine on your face and staying hydrated.

Build a support network and socialise

Whilst It’s important to keep on top of assignments and exams, it’s equally important to listen to your body and mind and do things in your life that makes you feel happy. Universities have ample opportunities to unwind and make the most of university life outside of your studies. Check out your university’s Students’ Union and make likeminded friends for life.

Utilise university support services

Familiarise yourself with on-campus counselling, student support services, and wellbeing workshops, and reach out to your academic support tutors if you are struggling with your workload.

Utilise external support services

At Open Door Charity, we provide a range of support options, each tailored to specific needs and delivered in a friendly, non- clinical manner. Why not check out our free, inclusive and accessible support services:

Bazaar – free support sessions to anyone between 14-35 of CBT and mindfulness for low mood and anxiety – no diagnosis necessary.

MYSA – free support sessions to anyone over 18 of CBT-ED, peer support groups and mindfulness for people with disordered eating – no diagnosis necessary.

Zoop – wellbeing activities to anyone over 18 on the waiting list for an autism assessment.

University can be hard. But there are people out there that can help. Check out Open Door Charity today, see what we have to offer on University Mental Health Day and beyond.