I am proposing the university send wellbeing messages to students at least once every month during term time. While a growing number of students experience mental health challenges, international and Black, Asian and Minorithy Ethnic (BAME) students may face additional pressures related to adapting to a new country, culture, social and academic environment. These pressures can contribute to stress, anxiety, low academic performance, social isolation, and depression. Stigma around seeking help may also prevent some students from accessing support when they need it. It is therefore crucial that the university send routine mental‑health messages to students to increase awareness on the support services available to students.  

Why students should support this idea 

1.  Regular wellbeing messages makes mental health more visible to students thereby reducing stigma associated with mental health making it easier for students to seek help. 

2. Regular wellbeing messages create awareness about where and how students can seek support. 

3. Regular communications about mental health normalise conversations about mental health, and foster a culture of care, particularly for students who may feel less able to reach out. 

4. Supporting students’ mental health through regular communication can help students stay focused, which can contribute to better retention and improve academic performance.