Students can use the handout to plan manageable routines, reduce study stress and spot simple ways to protect their mental wellbeing. It covers practical self-care ideas for university and college life, including time management, breaks, talking to someone, sleep, physical health, relaxation, positive self-talk and taking a break from digital devices.
This Student Self-Care PDF offers clear, practical university wellbeing tips for students who want to build steadier routines and manage the demands of study, deadlines and independent living. It focuses on everyday actions that can support mental wellbeing, such as planning time, taking proper breaks, keeping in touch with others, looking after physical health, getting enough sleep, practising relaxation, using helpful self-talk and stepping back from digital devices when needed.
The handout is suitable for university and college wellbeing support, personal tutor meetings, student services, study skills sessions, workshops, induction packs and home learning. It can be used as a printable worksheet, a discussion prompt or a quick guide for students who are reviewing their habits during busy terms, assessment periods or times of change.
Students can read it from start to finish, choose one area to work on, or return to it before exams, after a difficult week or when planning a more balanced routine. Staff may also find it useful when signposting learners towards simple self-care ideas without overcomplicating the conversation. View, download, print or share the PDF during relevant support conversations to make the advice easy to revisit. This student resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
