Mental health and well-being

Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff to create a happier, healthier campus. Find out how universities and academics can promote well-being, protect their campus community from spiralling stress, minimise the risk of burnout and build resilience - from institutional practices that create a culture of care to personal self-care tips and healthy habits for overworked academics and students.

By Laura.Duckett, 12 December, 2025

How can we model empathy in the classroom?

A teacher comforting a student in class
Curiosity, connection and communication are vital components of empathetic teaching, says Bhawana Shrestha. She explains how to make students feel safe, seen and supported
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 December, 2025

A warm welcome is a strategic imperative for higher education

Group of four smiling college students walking
If we want incoming students to flourish, we must stop treating belonging as a bonus and start seeing it as an essential condition for learning. Scott Dunning offers strategies on welcoming students to succeed
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 2 December, 2025

Exercises to strengthen students’ socio-emotional skills

Teacher guiding a student through an exercies on their laptop
Simple, structured activities can strengthen students’ socio-emotional skills, from active listening to emotional regulation, helping them navigate academic and interpersonal challenges
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 1 December, 2025

Diversify university mental health services beyond CBT

An illustration of a woman, her face obscured by a giant scribble
With the number of students experiencing mental health issues rising, CBT is being applied as a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s how to branch out into other approaches
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being