Evidence suggests that putting these five steps into practice could improve your mental health and wellbeing. 

If you have experienced the death of someone close to you, please read about the support available to you, both at BU and externally.

Our on-campus police team provides security and personal safety advice - and are happy to chat if you need to get in touch.

Careers advice and job hunting support is available throughout your time at BU and after you graduate. 

Depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect your life in a variety of ways. Spot the signs and find out where to get help.

Being away from home and managing a medical condition like diabetes along with university life can be hard. But there is support available at BU and in the local community.

Providing information, advice and guidance to support students with disabilities at BU.

Get information about what an eating disorder is, the different types of eating disorders, and the support available at BU and externally.

Tips on what you can do to protect yourself and assistance if you feel that you're in need of additional support.

Feeling homesick at uni is really common; find out what can cause it and the best ways of dealing with it.

Find out what you need to know about living in student accommodation including contracts, keys, bills, bins, security, maintenance, neighbours and more.

The BU Medical Centre is based at Talbot House, on Talbot Campus, and is open to all BU students - offering a full range of medical services and health advice.

Information on pregnancy and advice on what to do if you think you are pregnant.

Support on a range of relationship issues and how to cope.

Please use our online form to report an accident, incident or near-miss.

Try our ResLifeBU wellbeing videos

At BU we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment in which you can live and study.

If you're having a difficult time, struggling with everyday life, or are worried about someone else, the Samaritans can help you.

Keep yourself healthy - find out how you can access free contraception, sexual health clinics and STI tests.

Take back control of your use of social media and help improve your wellbeing; read our useful tips to get you started.

Health and fitness services and facilities provided by our SportBU team, from the on-campus gym and classes, to physio and nutrition advice to help you follow a healthier lifestyle.

A free 24-hour confidential helpline and digital resource to support BU students with personal or student-related problems.

Student Minds is a student mental health charity that empowers students to care for their mental wellbeing.

Run in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, our Student Wellbeing service is a free, confidential, specialist service designed to help students who need specific support.

Discover how to recognise anxiety, ways to manage it and what support is available.