So, the time is nearly here. You’ve got your place at UoM, you’re buying what feels like IKEA’s entire catalogue in preparation for leaving home, and it’s finally dawning on you that you’re about to go to university. Here are some things that we (4 students going into...
Everyone needs support from time to time, particularly in the current climate. During our recent Staff Student Liaison Committee meeting, one of our Student Reps reported that some students didn't know where they could find information on the support that the...
15 Wellness Tips Most of us will experience some form of mental ill-health at some point in our time at University and University this year might be even more stressful than usual. If you’re moving away for the first time and in need of tips to deal with feelings of...
It's very normal to feel a degree of anxiety about our health and that of our loved ones, particularly at the moment. However, there are things that we can do to regain a sense of control. This week, we are looking at protective health behaviours. Protective health...
During difficult and uncertain times, it can be challenging to maintain our financial wellbeing when unexpected costs or reductions to our income occur. The current situation has brought with it financial concerns for many people, and worries around money can be very...
Changes and challenges are a normal part of life, and resilience is when we adapt to changes and recover from challenges. We may even find that we grow from these experiences and improve our lives as a result. Resilience isn’t a specific trait that only some people...
It's completely normal for change and uncertainty to cause us to feel uncomfortable emotions. Evidence suggests that accepting change and uncertainty is one of the most effective ways to support our wellbeing. For strategies to help you practice acceptance, take a...
During May and June, the University is promoting 'Be Healthy' as one of it's Six Ways to Wellbeing. Eating healthily and staying hydrated are key to supporting our wellbeing. We know that it's not always easy to maintain a healthy diet, particularly whilst studying,...
This week (18th-24th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme for this year is kindness. Being kind to others and ourselves can support our mental health and promote positive wellbeing. Visit the Wellbeing Team on Instagram (@uomwellbeing) to find out how...
Sleep is one of the most important things in order for us to be healthy and support our overall wellbeing. Our quality of sleep affects many things including the way we feel, our appetite and how quickly we can recover for injuries and illnesses. Getting enough sleep...
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