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World Mental Health Day

University can be a big transition, whether you’re new to Brighton or a returning student. We hope you’re having a great time, but it’s not uncommon to feel a bit stressed or overwhelmed. This World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we want to take the opportunity to highlight the resources and services here to support your…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

From 15 to 21 May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week will be taking place, during which a series of events will be running to help signpost support services and encourage conversation among students. All week, Sport Brighton will be offering free activities to get students active, with a range of events scheduled for each…

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2021

This year’s theme is ‘mental health in an unequal world’. Find out what local and university support is available for mental health, trans health and housing, and LGBTQ+.

Your tips for managing stress at exam time #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve put together a list of some of your top tips and advice. Remember, everyone manages stress differently. If you feel you need help talking about stress or wellbeing you can always contact your SSGT.

Mental Health Awareness Week – connecting to nature, locally

Here’s some top tips to connect with nature for the Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May) and beyond from Amy Stallard, a Wellbeing Practitioner from the Student Wellbeing Team.

Mental Health Awareness Week 14-20 May

The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) is on stress. Research has shown that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetime, and stress is a key factor in this. As well as looking at ways to tackle stress, we will be raising awareness of smart approaches…

New wellbeing workshop: A Student’s Guide to Managing Worry and Anxiety

We can help you learn how to manage worry and anxiety. We are pleased to confirm that we will be running a free workshop in partnership with the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service. The session will teach you more about anxiety and the ways that you can manage it, so you can make the most of your…