Posted 3 years ago
Thu 22 Sep, 2022 12:09 PM
Nowadays, it has become a topic that is more common to talk about. We hear about it on social media, television, in class, in books, etc... But this does not mean that it is easy to open up and talk about one's worries. As human beings living in the current social outlook, we struggle daily, and we tend to keep it to ourselves.
Our struggles can be smaller or bigger, but they put weight on our shoulders and in our minds. And carrying that weight can be too overwhelming and can lead to mental burnout. Those struggles can vary from moving away from family, loosing a loved one, stress from deadlines, etc... Some people have their personalised tools to work and deal with their feelings in these situations and some others do not, this is totally normal because we are not educated on how to cope with those unpleasant feelings. The way to deal with them changes from one person to another. That is why the process of healing can not be generalised.
Staff at Coventry University care deeply about your wellbeing, so do not hesitate to ask for help from your lecturers, tutors, accommodation staff, and, of course, the ResLife team. We will hear you and help you navigate through your possibilities to ease those unpleasant feelings.
- ResLife Team Contact: reslife@futurelets.co.uk
The University also offers a range of Health and Wellbeing services:
You can find more resources for mental and physical support in our Medical Centre, located in the Jordan Well Building (next to The Hub).
- Coventry University Health and Wellbeing Contact: welfare.ss@coventry.ac.uk or call 024 7765 8029
We also encourage you to look for support outside of university. As we said before, the way to heal and deal with unpleasant feelings varies from one person to another so if the services at University do not help or do not work as you wish they did, do not give up and keep looking for health support outside of campus. Check out these organisations if you or someone you know needs to reach out for help. They range from mental health support to charities to police support sites.
If you are struggling, do not hesitate to ask for help. Your mental and physical health matters.
