Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
10-16 May 2021
This last year has been incredibly difficult for everyone as we have tried to adjust to life during the Covid-19 pandemic. At a time when our usual habits and pastimes have been so disrupted, many have found comfort in nature: a daily walk, spending time in the garden or a park, just being outside.
For Mental Health Awareness week we are sharing experiences and advice from across our community. And we also invite you to #ConnectWithNature and share what this means for you.
One in six people report experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week in England. Hear from some of our LBU community about their experiences and the support they received.
Here at Leeds Beckett, we look after one another and want to provide tools and support to help everyone to manage their mental health. Find advice and support from our LBU community.
Matt's guide to making friends Matt talks about how to make friends at university - from making an effort with your housemates, to going along to Freshers Fairs and joining societies.
How to stay motivated and in a routine during lockdown Eliza shares with you some of the ways that she has been staying motivated and in a routine during lockdown.
Even though Bill and Ted over-used the word ‘awesome’, few of us experience it regularly or often. Yet, the experience of ‘awe’ provides a powerful, immediate, internal confirmation of positive mental health. It makes sense then, that – to feel well and to signal being well - we can do well by turning it on as needed. Activated by even short exposure to lakes, forests and/or open spaces, it is now termed the ‘green and blue effect’. In the immediate post-Covid-19 context, where many are limited to cityscapes, can ‘awe’ be relevant?
We don’t only want to offer advice, we want to be active in supporting our staff, students and the wider community to improve their mental health. Find out about the fantastic work taking place across our university to achieve this.
Sport & Active Lifestyles is marking the week with a challenge for colleagues. The challenge focuses on this year's theme 'nature' and is encouraging you to complete 50 miles outdoors, running or walking, throughout May. Track your progress through their app, available on iPhone and Android.
Watch out for the Sport and Active Lifestyles Outdoor Fitness Trail launching soon – 10 exercises over 1.5 miles through our beautiful campus.
Our third year BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health students were set the task of highlighting a current issue in mental health and making the case for change in mental health practice. Here we'd like to celebrate a selection of podcasts and a video presentation produced by this cohort.
Lawrence Johnston-Bolton tackles trauma therapies for returning military service people.
Amy Hoyle offered a presentation on the impacts of social media on mental health and considers strategies to tackle potential harms.
Jill Barbato raises awareness of conversion therapy for gay people and makes the case for ending these practices in the UK. Jill explained that this was a contemporary issue that she is passionate about.
Sammi Fletcher urges us to consider the impact of the 'medical model' on mental health treatment in making her case for change.
Read about the ground-breaking research of Leeds Beckett academics, which is helping to better understand and support mental health.
Health and wellbeing
At some point the majority of us may need some help with our mental health. We offer a ranges of services and support for our staff and students.
The Student Wellbeing Team are skilled and experienced in recognising how emotional and mental health difficulties can affect your time whilst at university. All current students can access a range of support with appointments available at both campuses.
University life can have its ups and downs. We all need a little help now and then and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice and guidance. Our Advice Service provides free, confidential and independent help to all students at Leeds Beckett.
The University is committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and students. From physical to mental health, through to financial wellbeing; support, advice and guidance is available on a full range of health and wellbeing topics.
Services and organisations offering mental health support both in Leeds and in the wider community.
