Staying happy and healthy

Support and advice for staying happy and healthy during your time at UWE Bristol.

Healthy behaviours

Remember these ten points to stay happy and healthy whilst at university.

Balance is key when it comes to exercise, food, work, screen time...
Move your body in a way that feels good for you.
Stay connected to your community.
Listen to your body - know when to rally or rest.
Try less screen time and a solid routine for a good night's sleep.
Set boundaries to protect your time, energy and wellbeing.
Reach out if you’re struggling - there are people who can help.
Make sure you feel safe, healthy and respected in all your relationships.
Trust the experts - not the algorithm. Speak to a professional to understand your needs.
Be brave! Try new things, embrace challenges and leave your comfort zone.

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Living well to learn well

Drugs including alcohol

Have a safe night out by making yourself more aware of the effects of alcohol and drug consumption. You can also access support and resources for alcohol and drug abuse.

Sexual health

Understand sexual health, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases and find links to sexual health services and confidential advice and support.

Smoking

Our smokefree campus commitment and support available for quitting smoking.

Stress, anxiety and depression

Find out about stress, anxiety and depression, how to manage them and self-help resources and other sources of support.

Vaccinations

As a student coming to university, you need to make sure you're vaccinated against meningitis and measles, mumps and rubella before starting your studies.

Information consumption

In today’s hyper-connected world, we're constantly bombarded with information - from social media and news updates to endless digital notifications. While staying informed can be empowering, unchecked information consumption can take a toll on our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Use these tips to develop good habits about how, when and what content you engage with:

Schedule dedicated times to check messages and news instead of reacting in real time.
Turn off non-essential app alerts - your focus and peace of mind are worth it.
Unsubscribe from newsletters you no longer read and unfollow anything that isn’t good for your mental health.
Take digital detox breaks - try setting a ‘no screens’ hour before bed.

Find out more about staying informed online in our blog: Tackling social wellness trends.