Wellbeing Wednesday - 11 March 2026

This Thursday 12 March is University Mental Health Awareness Day, raising awareness, challenging stigma, and reinforcing the importance of seeking support whenever you need it. We’re here for you, whatever you’re experiencing. Explore how we’re here to support you:

  • Self-help guides
  • 24/7 mental health support line
  • Pause drop-in support
  • Personalised therapeutic support
  • New trauma therapy at UoB
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Exercise and nutrition

Self-help guides

Our accessible self-help guides are short and practical, and available in audio format for easier access. Written by clinical psychologists, get quick advice  to help you manage a variety of wellbeing-related issues, such as anxiety, stress, and sleeping problems. Explore our guides.

24/7 Mental health support line

UBHeard is available 24/7. You can speak to a trained counsellor at any time. Call 0800 917 9379 or download the free Wisdom App on iOS or Android.

Pause drop-in support

Pause offers on-campus mental health drop-ins at The Lodge, North Gate, open Monday–Thurdays 11am–5pm in term-time; Tuesday–Wednesday 11am–5pm outside term. No appointment needed, head over a have a chat.

Personalised therapeutic support

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Service offers personalised support from qualified practitioners, providing up to five sessions per academic year to explore the difficulties you may be facing and help you develop effective strategies to overcome them.

New trauma therapy at UoB

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps reduce the impact of traumatic or distressing experiences, and can support students with anxiety, academic pressure, and low self-esteem.

Addiction recovery support

Better Than Well  supports students in addiction recovery, offering peer support, social events, and weekly meetings for those maintaining abstinence.

Exercise and nutrition

UBSport Wellness Service offers one-to-one support in exercise, nutrition, and meditation for students experiencing psychological difficulties. Open to all, it promotes a mindful, balanced approach to wellbeing.

Your College Wellbeing Team are here to help

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