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mental health, mental health

How to Prioritise Your Mental Wellbeing at University

The exciting world of university is a blend of challenges and opportunities that knows no bounds. Whether you're diving in fresh or making a comeback like me (yep, took a little break too), finding the harmony between life and academics is no small feat. Lucky for you, I've been down that road and picked up some tips to keep my mental health in check while nailing my assignments.

Belle Williams

12 January 2024

Nileema Vaswani, Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service, Dorothy Akuamoa

14 January 2022

Physiotherapy and mental health placement

In this blog post Alice George, a graduate from our MSc Physiotherapy course, discusses her experiences in a mental health placement.

Alice George

11 October 2021

Physiotherapy graduate Victoria Gunn reflects on her experience on a mental health placement.

Victoria Gunn

30 September 2021

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

06 May 2021

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

25 February 2021

Student wellbeing has never been more important to us. The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service (SWIS) are here to support you.

Danielle Booth

18 February 2021

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service

12 November 2020

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health - here's why

Dr Jo Barton, Dr Ruth Lowry

12 November 2020

Gifty Antwi

06 November 2020

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mental health, mental health

How to Prioritise Your Mental Wellbeing at University

Counselling provides hope during difficult times

Physiotherapy and mental health placement

Mental health & physiotherapy

Mental Health Awareness Week

Understanding depression

We are here for you

Let’s talk about anxiety.

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health

Reaching out