This year Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15 to 21 May, on the theme of ‘anxiety’.
Taking care of your mental health at university is important, and there are lots of teams across Oxford Brookes who are here to support you, including:
Student Support Services, for support with disability services, mental health and wellbeing
Student Central Advice Team, for information and advice about your studies
Brookes Union Advice Service, a confidential service which is independent from the University
The Multifaith Chaplaincy, for spiritual and pastoral care.
Our Counselling Service is also available to support you at times of any emotional or mental health difficulties. To ensure you receive the very best support, we have increased capacity and improved processes so that average waiting times remain short. The service also offers a range of free support including workshops, individual counselling and a host of self-help resources.
As a Brookes student, you also have free, 24/7, confidential access to Togetherall, a safe space for you to air your concerns and chat anonymously with others. Togetherall also provides useful resources such as journaling and goal-setting tools to help you manage your wellbeing.
You can also take part in a range of interactive group courses on a variety of topics to help you feel more in control of your emotional health, including:
Managing health anxiety
Managing social anxiety
You can enrol in as many courses as you like and complete them at a pace that suits you, whenever you need it.
As a student you probably have a lot going on, so it’s important to set aside time to take care of your mental health and wellbeing. From connecting with other people and trying new activities to staying active by making the most of the University’s sports facilities, or just getting outside and exploring the local nature, there are lots of things you can do to support your wellbeing. If you’re worried about the cost of living, we’ve also rounded up some free and low-cost activities you can get involved with to help take care of your mental health while you're at Brookes.
It’s normal to feel anxious or stressed about preparing for and taking exams. Ahead of the upcoming exam period, we’ve pulled together some great sources of help and advice to support you in doing your best, as well as a range of events and activities to help you de-stress.