University life can be tough. Whether you’re a stressed out third year trying to meet deadlines, and consider a career, or an anxious first year struggling away from home, the pressure can be difficult to manage. Here at Let Pads, we understand how much of a challenge uni can be. That’s why we focus on what we do best: providing luxury student accommodation. Because a safe, clean, secure, and calm environment can do wonders for any university student. But what else is important for mental health support at university?
Mental health support at university
Deadlines, exams, careers, jobs, finances, friends and relationships can all be a constant source of stress and pressure for any university student. Pair that with the mental health issues 1 in 4 of us are dealing with, and your cup can seriously start to overflow. So what can you do?
Get help
Well, when things start to become too much to cope with, the best thing you can do is talk. Reach out for help from UCLAN’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Services, or even your GP, and tell them how you feel. Counselling can help you move through these issues, and a professional can help you find positive ways to cope, and strategies that can be useful in the long term.
Self help
Even with regular support, mental well-being is fluid. It regularly changes and even fluctuates throughout the day. Many of us can occasionally feel low, depressed, anxious or worried. So when you feel low, what can you do to help yourself? Here are some self care tips that you could try:
- talk to a friend
- break your tasks down into an easy to follow schedule or to do list
- tidy your workspace
- go for a walk alone or with a friend
- call a family member or friend for a chat
- watch an episode of your favourite show
- try out some yoga or meditation
- take a bath
- play a video game alone or with a friend
Looking after your mental health at university is essential. So please ask for help when you need it. And treat yourself to some quality self care too.
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