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Take time to talk

Posted on 2 February 2025

Fancy a brew? Let's talk it through.

Fancy a brew? Let's talk it throughWhen we’re faced with the carefully curated (and unrealistic) lives presented to us on social media, it can be really easy to think we are the only ones who are struggling with studies, nervous about making friends, or worried about how we are doing.  

This Thursday is national Time to Talk Day, so why not take some time to have an honest conversation with someone about how you are feeling?

You could

  • arrange some distraction-free time to talk with a friend
  • contact someone you’ve haven’t heard from for a while and ask how they’re doing
  • try opening up to someone you trust about how you are feeling
  • give an honest answer when someone asks how you are
  • take a deep breath when you next see someone’s “perfect life” online: 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year

There are also lots of people at the University that you can talk to about how you are feeling:

Your personal supervisor

By connecting with your personal supervisor you will have someone to talk to about your academic progress and all other aspects of your life. Your supervisor knows the University well and can assist you with any problems or issues you may have, and they can offer valuable advice and support to help you get the most out of your time at York.

Personal supervisor

Your college

With a team of staff and student volunteers, colleges are a friendly point of support and guidance. They're somewhere to foster a sense of belonging upon arrival, make friends and try out new things.

Your college

Your Student Wellbeing Officer

Based in academic departments, your SWO can offer a friendly, non-judgmental space for you to talk through challenges you're facing and, where appropriate, help you to navigate University services as well as other sources of support.

Student Wellbeing Officers

TalkCampus

Don’t fancy a face-to-face conversation? You can download the TalkCampus app and connect with students from around the world to share the ups and downs of student life.  It’s safe, free, confidential and anonymous, and easy to sign up with your university email.

TalkCampus

Find out more

You can find out more sources of support and help on our health and wellbeing pages.

Help and support