Your Week 10 Newsletter
Hi everyone and welcome to your end-of-term Week 10 Newsletter. This week brings you a special health and wellbeing edition as today the University recognises University Mental Health Day 2025.
We know that many of you are preparing for Term 3 exams and assessments through the Easter break but remember to take time to look after yourself and rest. This email is full of tools and ideas from our community to help support your health and wellbeing.
Don't forget, you can drop by the Wellbeing and Student Support team pop-up next to the Arts Centre, from 11am-1pm today—refreshments provided! 😊
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Wellbeing and Student Support
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A warm welcome from Adam Miller,
Head of Student Health
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“Hi everyone, I’m Adam Miller, and I’m honoured to be the Guest Editor for this special University Mental Health Day edition! I took on the role of Head of Student Health at Warwick at the start of the 2024-25 academic year, but I’ve been part of the University’s Wellbeing and Student Support team since 2017. My background in social work and policing has given me a strong passion for supporting others, and I feel privileged to work with such a dedicated team.
Read on to learn more about what we do in the Wellbeing and Student Support team and my top three tips for managing wellbeing. This newsletter is packed with useful resources and tools to support you".
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Our team is here to support your mental health and wellbeing. We work closely with various services, including:
- Wellbeing Advisers & Mental Health Nurses
- Sexual and Domestic Abuse Advisers
- Chaplaincy & Community Safety
- Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Residential Community Team
- Student Funding Support
- Disability Services
…and many more! Whether you need practical advice, mental health support, or just someone to talk to, we are here to help. You can seek support here.
Hear how the team manage their personal mental and physical wellbeing, from needle felting, to walking and spending time in nature.
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Tips for managing your wellbeing
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Adam's top 3 tips for
managing wellbeing
💙 Be kind to yourself:
Practice self-compassion and don’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself.
💬 Seek support early:
Don’t wait until you feel overwhelmed. Reach out sooner rather than later.
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Stress-busting on a schedule: from Emily Tricker, Deputy Head of Wellbeing
☕ 5 minutes: Stick the kettle on!
🎶 10 minutes: Listen to some music, text a friend.
😴 30 minutes: Power nap. Call a friend. Go for a walk round the block.
🎥 1 hour: Cook your favourite food. Watch a documentary or a familiar favourite. |
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Why not take a short five-question quiz to get your own personalised free mind plan, with practical tips to help you make positive changes in your life and improve wellbeing, mood, anxiety and stress. Start the quiz here!
Looking for easy, budget-friendly, and nutritious meal ideas? The Student Cookbook is here to help! Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you'll find plenty of healthy recipes to fuel your body and mind. If you're a complete beginner, check out our Cooking Basics page for simple tips and techniques to get you started.
Do you need a little incentive to get active? Download the Warwick Moves+ app and see what your running, walking, swimming and cycling could lead to! For 800 points, you could claim any regular-sized Bridge coffee, or if you’d like to try out the new menu at WBS’s District Cafe, pick up a packaged takeaway item from the Grab & Go section for 3,000 points.
📲 APPsolute game changers: free apps to support your wellbeing
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Did you know, we’ve created spaces designed for you to relax and re-focus? Check out the ‘Breathing space’ relaxation room in the Library, on the first floor. We also have a 'Sensory Study Room' for students registered with the University Disability Services, and all students can access The Eating Place next to the Café Library.
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Looking for books to support your mental health or just want a great read to unwind? Our Wellbeing Reading List offers a selection of resources aimed at enhancing your mental and emotional health. Our Leisure Reading List features a variety of engaging fiction and non-fiction titles for relaxation to help you take a break. |
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Hear from our Warwick community
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How can you try and encourage your body to rest, relax, and slip into a deep sleep, night after night? Hear from sleep expert Professor Michelle Miller – Professor of Biochemical Medicine, and Sleep, Health & Society Programme Lead, who shares her top tips.
Hope increases resilience and mental strength! Inspired by Warwick Psychology research, we explore three practical ways you can be more hopeful. Read the full article here.
University life can get overwhelming at times with having to balance so many different things at once. Jasmine shares top tips, advice, and simple habits to improve your wellbeing as a student. Read Jasmine's blog here.
Mental health concerns everyone. There isn’t a class, type or profile of people who struggle mentally. Hear from Eno, sharing practical mental and wellbeing tips to help support yourself and others around you. Read Eno's blog here.
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Get active at the Sports and Wellness Hub
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Check out limited-time student membership deals to help you feel happier, stronger and fitter. Sign up for a Gym & Swim membership and get 6 months for the price of 5 or grab a Climb membership for 6 months for the price of 5. Plus, no joining fees!
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Keep healthy, have fun and meet new people! Sports clubs are a fantastic part of the student experience. With over 65 sports clubs to choose from, there is something for everyone. Find a club to join here.
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If you’re sticking around campus or the local area during the Spring Break, check out our Easter at Warwick pages to see the range of events and activities that are happening on campus.
Don't forget, there is plenty of support available both on and off campus during this time. Have a fantastic break - see you in Term 3!
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Best wishes,
Adam
and the Wellbeing and Student Support team
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Amandeep
and the Student Communications team
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Keep up to date with your teaching timetable, coursework deadlines and daily events and updates, straight to your phone.
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