- Student Support / Taking care of your wellbeing / Wellbeing
Taking care of wellbeing helps build resilience, making it easier to manage challenges when they arise. The Wellbeing Team at the University of Manchester takes a preventative approach to support, helping students access the wide range of services available across the University. As a central team the service is open to all students regardless of their course. For those who prefer to speak to someone outside of their academic school, the Wellbeing Team provides the same level of care and guidance.
The team supports students at all levels of study and offers flexible ways to access support. Appointments are available both in person on campus and virtually depending on individual preferences. For those who prefer a more informal approach, an online chat service is available, along with the option to submit wellbeing related queries via our form.
Wellbeing Advisors, Jabeen and Sophie provide expert support and early intervention to help students address challenges before they escalate into more serious concerns. Support may include guidance on managing stress during exam periods, coping with feelings of anxiety in social or academic settings, or developing healthier sleep habits. Some students seek help for specific concerns such as struggling to meet deadlines, feeling unmotivated, or adjusting to university life, while others use the service to explore strategies for maintaining a healthy balance in their daily lives.
The Wellbeing Team provides a supportive and confidential space where students can openly discuss their concerns without judgment.
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Evidence shows that there are number of types of activity that improve wellbeing, and we’ve based our six ways to wellbeing framework around these*. The great thing about the six ways is that you don’t have to do all of them – and some activities, such as going on a walk with friends, allow you to do more than one at once. It’s important to find a blend of things that fits with your lifestyle yet stays fresh and varied, keeping you inspired.
*The evidence behind these our six ways is summarised in Five ways to wellbeing, a report the UK government’s Foresight programme written by the Centre for Well-being at the New Economics Foundation.
Wellbeing champions run events in their schools and across the University to improve and raise awareness of wellbeing. Click to find out more.
