Student Guide to the Health and Wellbeing Service

RICHMOND HOUSE MOSS HOUSE MCINTYRE HOUSE THE LINK SUMMER ROW CAMDEN HOUSE LOOKING AFTER YOUR BODY AND MIND One in four people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year Regular physical activity has been shown to improve academic achievement and related factors such as concentration In a 2014 UK survey, 92% of students identified with feelings of mental distress, including feeling low in mood, anxious, and experiencing difficulties with sleep and motivation We recognise that good health and wellbeing are fundamental for effective study and a positive student experience. There are many environmental stresses and personal difficulties which are likely to affect you as a student, so UCB has a free and confidential Health & Wellbeing Service which is open to everyone. The Service strives to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles and positive mental health, and the team is on-hand to help you manage any difficulties or concerns you may have. DID YOU KNOW? WHERE ARE WE? THE HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICE is based within THE LINK, GROUND FLOOR, 65-77 SUMMER ROW, BIRMINGHAM B3 1LB It runs term-time only. The standard opening times are: 9 am TO 5 pm MONDAY – THURSDAY 9 am TO 4 pm FRIDAY HERE AT UCB, WE WANT TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME WITH US. 2 3