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
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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 <\/p>\n This week we are highlighting mindfulness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mindfulness is an approach which involves observing what is happening in the present moment, without passing any judgement. Mindfulness is an approach that you can learn \u2013 you may become more conscious of your thoughts, body and environment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Below you will find various mindfulness exercises you can try. Anyone can try mindfulness, but different exercises will work for different people, so don\u2019t worry if one doesn\u2019t work for you, try another one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This list is non-exhaustive \u2013 for more exercises, please click here<\/a> (link to an external site).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday 26th<\/sup> May 2022, 12-1pm. Frederick Douglas Centre (FDC 1.16)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This workshop aims to provide an introduction to mindfulness and how this approach can enhance your wellbeing. The benefits of mindfulness are explored in a way that can help you identify and incorporate this approach into your life to make a meaningful difference. The focus is on connecting with your mind and learning how awareness gives space to being in the \u201chere and now\u201d. This will include some practical grounding exercises, and links to further resources.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To sign up, please visit: https:\/\/workshops.ncl.ac.uk\/public\/wellbeing\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Below you will find some useful resources.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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Spotlight on\u2026Mindfulness<\/h3>\n
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