Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.\u00a0 We hope you are safe and well.<\/p>\n
Each Wednesday (during term time) we will post a staff blog highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university to allow staff to pass on the information to students.<\/p>\n
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The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:<\/p>\n
They are available to provide support for students all year round.\u00a0 They can be contacted via\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each Wednesday (during term time) we will send you an email highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university. As well as providing a reminder about the support available each week, we will also shine a spotlight on a different university support service.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get in touch:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other Sources of Support:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Our Student and Staff Wellbeing Service work with local and national organisations to support you and help you maximise your academic potential and gain the most from your time here at Newcastle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Student Support Plans<\/strong>: If you disclose a long-term mental health condition, supported by recent medical evidence, you may be able to access reasonable adjustments and support to help you engage in your studies. Students who have an on-going mental health condition or disability can access a Student Support Plan:\u00a0specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mental Health Advisor:<\/strong>\u00a0If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment:\u00a0mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drop-In Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue.\u00a0 These are for situations where you do not need a regular appointment but may want to speak to someone about an issue impacting upon your health and wellbeing please contact:\u00a0sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don\u2019t feel you need a more regular appointment and some advice may help. Lisa can provide counselling for students who may be struggling with life concerns which cause unmanageable emotional or psychological distress. She can also help students to get the most from their university experience and maximise their academic success by providing time focussed counselling. This service is available to all students, to those with and without medical evidence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wellbeing Workshops<\/strong>: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep:\u00a0Wellbeing Workshops \u2013 Student and Staff Wellbeing \u2013 Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)<\/a>\u00a0For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Urgent Wellbeing Support:<\/strong>\u00a0For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 \u2013 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service:\u00a0wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Report + Support:<\/strong>\u00a0We are committed to providing a positive experience for our students and colleagues and believe that abusive behaviours are never acceptable. Our online Report and Support tool enables anyone to report concerns anonymously, make a formal complaint and\/ or receive support. You can read more at\u00a0https:\/\/reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As Wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental wellbeing we also wanted to highlight some of the measures in place to protect your physical health when you are on campus in the Business School. These help us to keep the campus tidy and make it easier for facilities staff to clean:<\/em><\/p>\n This week we are highlighting 5 ways to improve your wellbeing.<\/p>\n Research<\/a> has shown that including these five steps in our daily lives can help to improve and maintain our overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n Connect<\/strong><\/p>\n Social relationships are critical for supporting your health and wellbeing. Social connection doesn\u2019t always mean psychically being present with people, but simply the experience of feeling understood and connected with others. For useful resources, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Be Active<\/strong><\/p>\n Regular physical activity is an important aspect of overall wellbeing as it can improve both physical and mental health. Being active doesn\u2019t have to mean going to the gym, it can simply mean making small choices in our daily lives to move our bodies more, such as getting off the bus one stop earlier than usual to walk the final part of your journey.\u00a0 Physical activity can help us to sleep better, feel happier and improve cognitive function. For useful resources, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take Notice<\/strong><\/p>\n Being present can strengthen and broaden your awareness which can positively change the way you feel about life. For useful resources, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Keep Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n Learning can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Learning new skills can improve your cognitive health, self-esteem and give you a sense of fulfilment. For useful resources, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Give<\/strong><\/p>\n Evidence suggests that there is a direct link between acts of kindness and happiness. Not only does giving promote social connection, it also releases endorphins in the brain, increasing feelings of happiness and confidence. For useful resources, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The iNCLude App<\/strong><\/p>\n You may also find it useful to download our iNCLude<\/a> app, which is designed to help you take small steps to improve and maintain your wellbeing. The app has been designed with specialists, using evidence-based methodology and looks at how to create positive habits. It looks at encouraging you to: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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