Go to content
  • Jobs
  • Staff
  • Current Students
  • Alumni
  • About Us
Bedfordshire Uni Logo
Call Us
Enquire about a Course
Open days
Main
Jobs Staff Current Students Alumni About Us
Applying to University
Courses Postgraduate study International Applicants Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Open Days Our Campuses Fees, Funding & Scholarship How to Apply for a course Help hub Teachers and Advisors
Applying to University
Courses Postgraduate study International Applicants Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Open Days Our Campuses Fees, Funding & Scholarship How to Apply for a course Help hub Teachers and Advisors
University Life
University News Alumni Accommodation Business Services Careers And Employabilty Community and Faith Graduation Research New Students Student support Sport
University Life
University News Alumni Accommodation Business Services Careers And Employabilty Community and Faith Graduation Research New Students Student support Sport
Campuses
Luton Bedford Aylesbury Milton Keynes Putteridge Bury Campus Tours
Campuses
Luton Bedford Aylesbury Milton Keynes Putteridge Bury Campus Tours
Faculties, Schools & Departments
University of Bedfordshire Business School Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science Faculty of Education & Sport Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Centre for Academic Partnerships Centre for Learning Excellence The Language Centre
Faculties, Schools & Departments
University of Bedfordshire Business School Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science Faculty of Education & Sport Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Centre for Academic Partnerships Centre for Learning Excellence The Language Centre
  • News and Events
  • Latest news
  • Proud To Be Beds
  • 2021
  • 2020 Archive
    • December
    • November
    • October
      • Virtual learning: Prepare, participate & take notes
      • Opinion: "Covid 19 is still worsening health inequality. Why hasn't anything been done?"
      • Students launch digital workshops for secondary school pupils
      • Beds SU achieves ‘Good’ in Green Impact Award
      • ‘Do one thing’ for World Mental Health Day
      • Celebrate Local Radio Day with Radio LaB
      • University & Luton Council launch Social Work Academy
      • University of Bedfordshire appoints new Vice Chancellor
      • Opinion: “Chess vs football – the vital distinction in restriction strategy”
      • Student praises disabled accessibility & support at Beds
      • University #SASS Changemakers to host Black youth justice event
      • Professor joins Luton Foodbank campaign
      • Graduate’s smuggler documentary nominated for Student Radio Award
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2019 Archive
  • 2018 Archive
  • 2017 Archive
  • 2016 Archive
  • 2015 Archive
  • 2014 Archive
  • Case studies
  • Upcoming Events
  • Contact us

‘Do one thing’ for World Mental Health Day

Article Header Image

Saturday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day and the Wellbeing team at the University of Bedfordshire is encouraging students and staff to ‘do one positive thing’ to mark the occasion.

Every year the World Health Organisation observes this annual campaign with a set theme – this time it is ‘mental health for all’. The initiative’s overall objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

Julie English, Senior Advisor with the University’s Health & Wellbeing team, said: “We’re inviting students and staff ‘do one thing’ on 10th October that has a positive impact on their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing.

“There are many opportunities to make changes, such as going for a walk or calling someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. It’s easy to get involved with this national campaign by simply being open about your mental health with others, or have a conversation with someone about how they are feeling.”

After the pandemic forced the University to close its doors in March, the Student Support team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure Bedfordshire’s student cohort was kept informed and supported and had access to wellbeing support and advice from home, if needed.

Saturday is #WorldMentalHealthDay and so this month our blogs focus on positive mental health during the start of new term. @actionhappiness #OptimisticOctober Read our blogs at https://t.co/DNBHdoU3Pk pic.twitter.com/ygvywDgPpl

— uniofbeds (@uniofbeds) October 5, 2020

Mental health support is a key part of the Student Support team’s return to campus plans. Julie English said: “The University’s on-campus Health & Wellbeing team offers Mental Health Matters training for all teaching and senior staff. We also regularly consult with tutors and course teams about individual students who may need additional support.

“Although we primarily offer help to support our students, during lockdown the team recognised that staff also needed some extra support and so we provided regular contributions to staff bulletins and newsletters to help with their mental wellbeing whilst working and teaching from home.

“One to one support is also provided to staff by the University’s Employee Assistance Programme which runs a 24/7 helpline and offers confidential counselling and practical, expert advice.”

During lockdown, the University of Bedfordshire launched a mental health blog for students penned by Jill Gale, Mental Health Advisor at the Luton campus. Her latest blog post on the student Help Hub looks at anxiety and how developing a routine can help manage mental wellbeing:

Change can bring about anxiety and increase worries. It can cause us to find it hard to stay focussed on what we need to do. Having a routine is important to help us take control of our lives when events are changing. However, trying to stick to a routine rigidly can create its own pressure. It can take a while to establish a new routine when you return to university so be kind to yourself.

Read the full blog post here: www.beds.ac.uk/helphub/mental-health-blog  

To contact the Health & Wellbeing team at the University email mentalhealth@beds.ac.uk. To find out more about World Mental Health Day visit the Mind website or MentalHealth.org.

More News Header Image

Expert staff share Wellbeing advice to keep spirits high this term

Fri 15 January, 2021

Support and service staff at the University of Bedfordshire are sharing their top tips on how to keep fit, healthy and happy throughout 2021’s disrupted start.


Covid Hardship Fund launched to benefit students

Fri 15 January, 2021

Following the arrival of a third lockdown, the University of Bedfordshire has announced a government-backed Covid Hardship Fund to help support struggling students.


Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts

Thu 14 January, 2021

Two University of Bedfordshire academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.


Discover Courses Header Image

Business Management

This course will develop your knowledge in people, marketing, financial and operations management, as well as developing your own management skills,…

Computer Security and Forensics with Project Management

This course is ideal for  graduates of Computer Science or Networking degrees. With the vast proliferation of malware and targeted cyber-attacks…

Purchasing Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics

Purchasing, logistics and supply chain management are critical to the success of both manufacturing and service industries, be it global or…

data-screen-name="uoblibrary" data-theme="light" data-chrome="noscrollbar transparent nofooter noheader noborders">

Contact Us

By telephone
During office hours
(Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00)
+44 (0)1234 400 400

Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 74 39 89

By email
admission@beds.ac.uk
(admissions)
international@beds.ac.uk 
(international)
sid@beds.ac.uk (student support)
help@beds.ac.uk (registration)
erasmus@beds.ac.uk (exchanges)

By post
University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU

Courses

Campus Tours

Campuses

International

Research

About us

Jobs

Student Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

BREO

University switchboard
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Course enquiries
0300 3300 703

Copyright © 2021 University of Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire University Logo
News and Events » 2020 Archive » » ‘Do one thing’ for World Mental Health Day
Top

Useful Information

SiD (Student Information Desk)
Term Dates
Timetable
WiFi on Campus

Student Life

Disability & Dyslexia
Money Advice
MyBedsLife
PAL
Students' Union

Public Information

Academic Information (for students)
Academic Regulations
Accessibility
Disclaimer
Document Search
Modern Slavery Statement
Office for Students (OfS)
Student Privacy Policy
Quality Assurance

Quick Links

BREO
E-Vision
Jobs
Library
MyBedsLife - login
SiD Online
Sustainability

Contact Us

Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Outside office hours
+44 (0)1582 743 989
Course enquiries
0300 3300 703
study@beds.ac.uk
UK/EU course enq.
international@beds.ac.uk
International course enq.

University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton, LU1 3JU
United Kingdom

Ignore
Ignore
Copyright © 2021 University of Bedfordshire