Wellbeing messages for students
Category: Student Support
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Official SU Response:
I’m pleased to let you know that your idea has now been reviewed, and we’ve decided that the most effective next step is for our Marketing Team to take this forward. They are best placed to explore how we can incorporate regular, supportive wellbeing messaging across our communications — whether through digital screens, social media, newsletters, or other channels students engage with.
The request has already been passed on to them, and they’ve begun considering how this can be developed in a way that is both meaningful and sustainable. Because this work involves planning content, identifying the right channels, and aligning with ongoing wellbeing campaigns, it may take a little time — but the process is underway.
We’ll keep monitoring progress closely, and we’ll share updates with you as soon as there is more information to report. Your idea has helped shine a light on an important area, and it’s great to see student voices shaping how we support wellbeing across campus.
Thank you again for your contribution — it genuinely makes a difference.
I am proposing the university send wellbeing messages to students at least once every month during term time. While a growing number of students experience mental health challenges, international and Black, Asian and Minorithy Ethnic (BAME) students may face additional pressures related to adapting to a new country, culture, social and academic environment. These pressures can contribute to stress, anxiety, low academic performance, social isolation, and depression. Stigma around seeking help may also prevent some students from accessing support when they need it. It is therefore crucial that the university send routine mental‑health messages to students to increase awareness on the support services available to students.
Why students should support this idea
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Regular wellbeing messages makes mental health more visible to students thereby reducing stigma associated with mental health making it easier for students to seek help.
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Regular wellbeing messages create awareness about where and how students can seek support.
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Regular communications about mental health normalise conversations about mental health, and foster a culture of care, particularly for students who may feel less able to reach out.
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Supporting students’ mental health through regular communication can help students stay focused, which can contribute to better retention and improve academic performance.
Comments
This is a good initiative. It would go a long way in supporting students
Mental health is a subject that must be embraced by all. A really important move.
I totally support this idea
Very fantastic idea.