Health and wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing matters. See support and events below to help you maintain or improve your health and wellbeing while at uni.
Health and wellbeing
Mental health support
Our Mental Health team offer support to all students experiencing psychological, emotional or mental health issues.
The Mental Health Team consists of Mental Health Advisers and Mentors, who can help you with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, adjusting to university life, and relationship difficulties.
We also offer frequent workshops, groups and events to enhance and maintain your wellbeing throughout the year.
Looking for specific support?
Spectrum Life
Our partner organisation Spectrum Life can offer you online, text and telephone support from qualified counsellors and mental health professionals 24/7.
Counselling
Students at Kent can access a free confidential counselling service at any time during their studies.
Togetherall
24/7 online support for issues around mental health and wellbeing.
Self-help resources
A compiled list of resources, including charities and external providers where you can reach out to for support.
Addiction
Addiction and substance (mis)use is a complex issue that can affect anyone. Find out how to get support for yourself or if you are worried about a friend or housemate.
Specialist wellbeing support
Student Support and Wellbeing have specialist staff providing practical support and advice to students who have experienced sexual violence, stalking, hate incidents, discrimination and more.
Spectrum Life
Our partner organisation Spectrum Life can offer you online, text and telephone support from qualified counsellors and mental health professionals 24/7.
Counselling
Students at Kent can access a free confidential counselling service at any time during their studies.
Togetherall
24/7 online support for issues around mental health and wellbeing.
Self-help resources
A compiled list of resources, including charities and external providers where you can reach out to for support.
Addiction
Addiction and substance (mis)use is a complex issue that can affect anyone. Find out how to get support for yourself or if you are worried about a friend or housemate.
Specialist wellbeing support
Student Support and Wellbeing have specialist staff providing practical support and advice to students who have experienced sexual violence, stalking, hate incidents, discrimination and more.
My Mental Health Adviser has helped me deal with and ride out the ups and downs in my mental health.
David, Mathematics.
Stay Connected
Follow @UniKentSSW on Instagram for wellbeing advice, updates and information.
Please also see below the link to our new termly Newsletter that includes all our upcoming events.
Events to support your wellbeing
Please also see our Additional Support and Clubs page for more information on clubs.
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Supporting your health
Register with a doctor
It's important to register with a local GP while you are at university so you can access health services. Find out about doctors on or near our campuses.
Support with long-term health conditions
Find out how Student Support and Wellbeing can help support you if you have a chronic illness.
Getting active
Try out a new sport, exercise class, activity or just go for a walk to explore the local area.
Wellbeing Student Advisory Board
The Wellbeing Student Advisory Board (WSAB) is a unique collaborative initiative between Kent Union and the University of Kent that aims to improve our approach to student wellbeing and ensure our work is impactful and accessible to all students.
The board consists of 20 enthusiastic students from a diverse range of courses, years of study, and backgrounds who are passionate about shaping student wellbeing at Kent.
Enhance your wellbeing
Here are things you can do to enhance your wellbeing at Kent, connecting with yourself and others.
Get the support you need
One to one and peer support groups, regular mindfulness sessions and in person and online mental health support.
Societies and groups
There are student-led groups to suit everyone, so join in and discover new hobbies and meet new people.
Thrive in nature
Planting workshops, butterfly walks, ecotherapy sessions and more. A thriving sustainability hub centred around growing food.
Managing your mental health at uni
Hear from our mental health advisers in Student Support and Wellbeing as they give their top tips around motivating yourself to study, sleeping better, coping with worries and much more.
We welcome your feedback!
We welcome your views on Student Support and Wellbeing services any time. Use our simple online feedback form to share your experiences so we can continually improve the support we offer students at Kent.
Get in touch
You can get in touch with Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) to find out more about our services and to book an appointment.
Follow Student Support and Wellbeing @UniKentSSW on Instagram for more wellbeing tips and resources.
