Supporting your Mental Health and wellbeing is our priority
University Mental Health Day is a reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves and each other.
At the University of Reading, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of all students. We understand that life as a University student can be challenging, it's understandable you can feel overwhelmed at times, without all the additional stressors that navigating life can bring. It's important to listen to how you are feeling and support your own individual needs.
Supporting you today and all year round
As a global university, our community of students and staff come from all around the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive, compassionate, and respectful environment for our diverse community. In 2025, we achieved the University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award. Engaging with this process helped us to better understand our strengths and identify areas for improvement in how we support our community.
There are many options for Support available to you at the University and in the local area. You don't have to be in a crisis to reach out. All students have unlimited access to the 24 hour support line, and Wisdom app offering you access to talk confidentially to experts day or night in your preferred language. Your dedicated Welfare team are also here In person for your needs.
Wellness is not merely the absence of illness or distress, it is having the space for positive mental, physical and social wellbeing. Knowing what support you need is the first step to ensuring you are looking after yourself at university. The student wellness check will help you identify areas to work on, with the help of useful links to support.
GET INVOLVED
Life Tools ProgrammeThe popular Life Tools programme has helped many students navigate the challenges of University life and tap into success. You have unlimited access to the self-help workshops running throughout the academic year. Sessions coming up in March cover the following important topics including Mindfulness for exam prep, Prevent procrastination and get things done, Getting a good night's sleep, Managing boundaries, Stressed? Learn ways to maintain your health, Managing uncertainty: Adapting to change. Access the full Life Tools programme and book your place. |
Weekly Wellbeing EventsSpending time relaxing and connecting with fellow students is an investment in your wellbeing. You are invited to join the Weekly Wellbeing Events taking place across our campuses and in the local area every day of the week. |
Community Events and OpportunitiesSport in Mind are a local charity offering free sport and physical activities to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Sessions take place all across Berkshire every week and operate all year around. Autism Berkshire offer free workshops, social group and opportunities in Reading. Regular social group for autistic young adults (18 to 30) Compass Recovery College is a mental health and wellbeing organisation based in Reading |
