{"id":18850,"date":"2022-01-26T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/?p=18850"},"modified":"2023-08-14T11:46:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T10:46:06","slug":"looking-after-no-1-your-wellbeing-whilst-at-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2022\/01\/26\/looking-after-no-1-your-wellbeing-whilst-at-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking after No.1: Your wellbeing whilst at university"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving away from home, to a new city, or even just starting a new academic adventure is a huge life change for\u00a0anyone. The concerns and worries that can surface when at university can make the whole exciting transition very overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few of my wellbeing tips, advice and services available that I\u2019ve found useful whilst at university. For those in crisis or struggling with their mental health, I highly recommend Shout Text line (85258<\/strong>) or Mind Mental health.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I am a volunteer under both and have also previously accessed these services. \u2018Shout\u2019 85258<\/strong> is the UK\u2019s first free, confidential 24\/7 text support service. It\u2019s a place to go if you\u2019re struggling to cope and need mental health support. Just text SHOUT to 85258.<\/p>\n

A crisis can range from struggling with your mental health, worried about an upcoming event, bereavements, financial worries, academic worries, anything at all that you need to get off your chest.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Mind Mental Health charity (Dorset Mind) also run a free group session Mondays in Bournemouth from 2-4pm for counselling and wellbeing support.<\/p>\n

Bournemouth university has a \u2018Student Wellbeing\u2019 team that are operating both remotely and in person. They are contactable via telephone and email from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. They also offer drop ins on campus between 1pm-2pm weekdays. The service is run in partnership with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, remains confidential, free, and open to all BU students who may be experiencing negative emotions.<\/p>\n

You can book an appointment via the website: Student Wellbeing | Bournemouth University<\/a>. The university services include wellbeing advisor appointments, counselling appointments and drop-in sessions.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>If your worries and concerns are regarding financial reasons, the AskBU team can support you with financial support. There are various bursary funds you can apply for throughout the year from the Covid-19 Impact Support Fund, the BU Financial Support Fund to Small Emergency Grants.<\/p>\n

You can access further information via the website: Financial support | Bournemouth University<\/a><\/p>\n

There is so much stigma around accessing support, but the amount of support there is on offer suggests that there is a need for it, normalising the concept of those struggling with mental health and those in crisis. If we continue to talk openly about the stresses, we all experience, especially surrounding the stresses of change, moving to a new university, managing the costs of living whilst studying, we start to live in a world that becomes more accepting. The more accepted we feel, the more likely we can receive the necessary help and support. It all starts with a conversation.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Extra support services<\/strong><\/p>\n