By Jade, BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing student.
Our student, Jade, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. She reflects on her experience of using UWE Bristol’s Wellbeing Service and shares what her university experience means to her. Read more about Jade’s story.
Continue reading “How counselling through UWE Bristol’s Wellbeing Service helped me to accept myself.”By Amos, MSc Health Technology
At the beginning of the second semester of my course, my spirits were high but a few weeks into the semester, I started feeling overwhelmed by loads of course work and my research work. I even considered giving up my course to help me get my head above water and catch my breath.
Make sure you get help when feeling overwhelmed
It’s important to speak up and get help when you need it. UWE Bristol is a really supportive community; you just need to reach out and help is there. I remember telling my friends that UWE Bristol staff live and breathe the University’s values. I figured out the major reason why I was feeling overwhelmed, and I spoke with my research supervisor about it. He advised me to take it slowly and prioritise the most important things. With his advice, I breathed a sigh of relief and this proved to be my turning point.
It’s important to speak up and get help when you need it. UWE Bristol is a really supportive community, you just need to reach out and help is there.
Get comfortable with taking a break
After speaking with my research supervisor, I realised that taking breaks would really help my mental health. I then planned to take two days off per week, and I dedicated these days to switching off and watching my favourite sci-fi series or going out with my friends to visit some nice places. Just taking a break feels like hitting a refresh button for me.
Wellbeing support is available at UWE Bristol so make sure you access it
I have experienced first-hand that UWE Bristol is interested in the whole person and not just in an academic capacity. Accessing the UWE Bristol’s Wellbeing Service from time to time has assured me there’s plenty of support for everyone here. I have always felt supported at the University and know that I’m never alone, and I don’t have to figure it all out on my own.
Discover more about how we support you to manage your health and wellbeing at UWE Bristol.
By Chloe, BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
Student Chloe, talks about what inspired her to run 27 miles for the charity, Mind. She shares how this has helped her to become more aware of her own mental health and how she hopes to inspire other students to talk about mental health and find their own coping strategies. Keep reading to find out more.
Continue reading “How running 27 miles helped UWE Bristol student, Chloe, raise awareness of student mental health.”
