Student Wellbeing 

Mental-Health Check 

Groan! Another lockdown – how long will it last? What are the rules? Checking for news updates, organising for remote learning, working from home…not this again! 

Perhaps the most challenging aspect of our ‘Covid-crisis’ is a lack of certainty – not knowing timeframes for our plans can be incredibly frustrating and distressing – a very real challenge to our mental health. 

The Wellness Society reminds us: 

‘The first thing to note right now is that it’s completely normal to be experiencing a wide range of emotions. Accepting your feelings is an important first step to building resilience. The simple act of naming your emotions has been found to benefit wellbeing. So, take a moment now to tune into your body and notice how you’re feeling. You may be feeling: 

• Anxious 
• Stressed 
• Worried 
• Fearful 
• Low 
• Lonely 
• Overwhelmed 
• Helpless 
• Frustrated 
• Guilty 
• Angry 
  
  Remember: It’s okay to feel discomfort. Accepting distress is often the quickest way to feel immediately calmer.’ 
  
  Check out their resources designed to assist good mental health in Covid times: 
  
  https://thewellnesssociety.org/free-coronavirus-anxiety-workbook/ 
  
  And don’t forget to contact our well-being team for a chat – we are here to help! 
  
  Tam