Stress Awareness Week takes place from Monday 4th, November to Sunday 10th, November. There are lots of events planned to help you identify and manage the symptoms of stress.
This week’s activities highlight ways that stress might affect people and help our staff and students manage their stress before it becomes a problem.
List of Stress Awareness Events
Students can access support for their mental health and wellbeing by contacting the Student Hub via Live Chat on the Portal. Find out more about the mental health and wellbeing support available for students.
Staff can find out how to access support, and a range of information and resources to support their mental health by visiting our Staff health and wellbeing webpage.
What’s on in the library
Silent Book Group
Join us for the Silent Book Group on Friday, 8th November, from noon to 1:00 PM. Welcome to introvert happy hour! Bring Your Own Book (BYOBook) and spend a relaxing hour with fellow bibliophiles. Feel free to bring your own covered hot or cold drink, and we’ll provide some snacks. This event is open to all staff and students. We’ll be meeting in the little space to the left as you enter the library. Don’t miss this chance to unwind and enjoy some quiet reading time with others.
Book Display and Reading List
Come and explore our special book display for Stress Awareness Week! Find the perfect reads to help you relax and unwind. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover new ways to manage stress and improve your well-being! Check out our curated reading list featuring top recommendations to help you navigate stress and enhance your mental health.
Room to Recharge
We’ve created a dedicated space where you can take a break away from your work in order to recharge and refresh. The area is equipped for mindfulness, quietly relaxing, or browsing the many wellbeing resources available. Within the space, you’ll find comfy seating, cushions, blankets, and an assortment of materials designed to enhance your sense of wellbeing. You will also find the library’s collection of books on the topic of health and wellbeing. Most importantly, you can relax and enjoy the views of our beautiful campus. The Library Wellbeing Space is located on level 2 next to the Short Loan Collection.
Puzzle it Out
Take a break and help us complete our jigsaw. Immersing yourself in a jigsaw puzzle can serve as an exercise in mindfulness and help relieve stress. Jigsaw puzzles are a great meditation tool as they allow you to focus on just one thing. Quieting the constant demands for your attention by engaging in a single task can put your mind into a meditation-like state. The library jigsaw can be found on level two of the library near the main entrance.
Bring a Book. Take a Book.
Pop into the library to bring a book and take a book from our book swap bookcase. The book swap is also a great way to save money, recycle old books, and read new ones. The book swap is located in the Library Wellbeing Space on level two next to the Short Loan Collection.
Health and Wellbeing Collection
We have an assortment of materials on stress and stress awareness in our Library Wellbeing Space. You will also find the library’s collection of books on the topic of health and wellbeing. #StressAwarenessWeek2023
Virtual Library Wellbeing Space
Take a break to relax and refresh in our Virtual Library Wellbeing Space. Download one of our colouring sheets or complete one of our virtual jigsaws.
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