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Mental health is a crucial part of overall wellbeing, particularly for university students. It鈥檚 not something you can leave off to one side and deal with when it becomes a problem. The best approach is always addressing mental health proactively and trying to improve your base wellness both physically and mentally.

Whether you鈥檙e studying to be a psychologist specifically or you just want some tips to enjoy your experience at the 澳门资料, today we鈥檒l look at 鈥淲hat are 5 ways to improve mental health?鈥�.

5 ways to improve mental health

These simple ideas can improve your wellbeing dramatically, so why not make space for one or two in your schedule?

1. Make connections

Even if you鈥檙e more introverted, getting out there and building a strong support network of friends, family and mentors can really enrich your life. Having healthy, regular communication with others (outside your studies) adds another element to your existence and fills it with additional opportunities to connect and experience life. It鈥檚 okay (and healthy) to put boundaries around these relationships, however. Don鈥檛 let socialising time damage your work or studies. Have a look at and at our own to see what interests you and make some new friends.

2. Prioritise self-care

We all know getting the right amount of sleep, balanced nutrition and regular exercise is important. But what about those extra things you do that make you feel well groomed, well loved and well looked after? Take a minute to think about what that is for you. Do you like relaxing in front of a good box-set in the evening, going to the gym, video calling with friends and family, journaling or reading? Whatever that is, making time for the little extras can make a big difference in how happy you are in your life. And this -in turn- impacts on your mental health.

3. Try mindfulness

Mindfulness, meditation and relaxation techniques can and help with sleeping well. So, if you want to try building a mindfulness and meditation habit, why not check out an app like ? They claim to help you with 鈥減ersonalised 鈥渃ontent to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep and feel more present in your life.鈥� And that鈥檚 a great lifestyle practice to get into. But, what if you know you need professional support?

4. Start therapy

Our is a 鈥渜uiet and relaxing space where you can take some time out from the busy aspects of life and your studies.鈥� From there, you can access counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Wellbeing Advisors and Mental Health Advisors for personal recommendations and therapy services. If that feels a bit too daunting, why not try an online service like or talk to your GP over telehealth for advice? A physical barrier (the screen) may make it easier for you to be honest about how you鈥檙e feeling.

5. Take up a hobby

A lot of people find purpose and fulfilment through hobbies, volunteering or creative pursuits. We have so many groups on campus that make it easy to balance academic and extracurricular activities for a well-rounded experience. Some of the amazing groups you can get involved with include:

鈼� Games
鈼� Postgraduate Research Students
鈼� Table Top
鈼� Netball Ladies
鈼� Christian Union
鈼� Civil Engineering & Construction Management
鈼� Chinese Students & Scholars Association
鈼� Football
鈼� Medieval
鈼� Student Diversity
鈼� Film FX
鈼� Chess Masters
鈼� Cricket
鈼� Biomechanical Sciences
鈼� Geek Culture
鈼� LGBT+
鈼� Law
鈼� Islamic
鈼� Online Debating

Why not reach out to one of them today about membership?

So, to recap, practising self-care, making friends, trying mindfulness, beginning therapy or taking up a hobby are great ways to improve mental health. No matter which you choose, you鈥檙e taking proactive steps towards better mental wellbeing.

And, if you鈥檙e interested in mental health because you鈥檙e studying to join the psychology profession, these are the types of suggestions you might make to your future patients.

Whatever path you鈥檙e considering, we can help you find the right course for your journey. Talk to us at +44 (0)1204 900 600 or email enquiries@bolton.ac.uk and come and enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe.