Live Well, Feel Great

Hi Emma,

Welcome back and welcome to Live Well, Feel Great.

This is your new health and wellbeing magazine, which is all about looking after the whole you, offering you guidance and advice for both your mental and physical health.

Each season you'll find a round-up of everything you need to enjoy a healthy, balanced and fulfilling university experience landing in your inbox.

Starting a new academic year can come with a mix of feelings. However you're feeling, we're here to guide you through it.

This edition is all about starting the new year well. We're sharing tips to keep active, a guide to looking after your health and ways to live well together. Plus, resources and information for managing stress and understanding your wellbeing.

In this edition:

Looking after your body

Try something new every week with BeActive!

BeActive is a social and recreational activity programme for all King's students, offering over 30 weekly sessions like volleyball, swimming, and yoga.

There's no commitment – join as often as you like! All activities are non-competitive and inclusive, open to everyone regardless of experience.

Check out the BeActive timetable online.

Exploring London on foot

King's location at the heart of London makes it an ideal starting point to explore the capital. One of the best things about London is how walkable the city is.

Exploring on foot is a great way to get to know your area but walking can also be good for your mental and physical health.

Check out our recommendations for walks to try this autumn.

Looking after your health at university

Here's a checklist to help you get started with looking after your health:

Register with a GP – You can register with the King’s NHS Health Centre or find a GP close to where you live
Get your eyes tested at the opticians if you need to

Find a dentist and register
Make use of the King's Health Advisor for Mandarin-Speaking Students if you need support
Visit the pharmacy for help with common illnesses
Look after your sexual health by being informed about contraception and get regular STI tests
Know who you can talk to and where to get support for your mental health
In an emergency, call 999 or visit your nearest A&E facility if you’re able to

Read our article How to look after your health at university for more information and tips.

Looking after your mind

How can King's support your wellbeing?

The Student Wellbeing team are available to support students' wellbeing needs throughout their time at King's.

Try the wellbeing module, it's packed full of resources to help you reflect on how you’re doing and remind you about the support services at King’s.

Myth busting with King's Counselling

King's Counselling & Mental Health Support Service (CMHSS) is probably the first service you think of when asked about support services for mental health at King's. But people often have misconceptions about it.

Read our article Myth busting with King's Counselling & Mental Health Support Service.

Tips from our partners and online resources

Want to cut down your screentime? Read Student Minds' Five steps to healthy digital habits.
Find little ways to improve your mental health on NHS Every Mind Matters
Student Minds on Why your social life might change in the next academic year.

Manage stress and worry with Togetherall

Togetherall is an online platform with resources to help your mental health and wellbeing.

You can access it for free with your King's email account. If you're finding settling into the new year challenging, try the managing stress and worry course.

Building connections

Living Well Together: Tips for managing shared living

I'm Anushri and I recently graduated from MSc Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology. As someone who lived in King's Residences, I know firsthand how exciting – and sometimes challenging – shared living can be!

The key to a great experience is finding a balance between study, socialising, and respecting each other's space. Sharing a space with others is a great way to build friendships and form memories that will last well beyond graduation. Read my top tips for living well together.

Building community and getting involved

KCLSU offers over 400 sports clubs, societies, campaign teams and cultural societies to join. Want to try something new this year? Discover KCSLU: Your home away from home.

As well as ways to get involved, KCLSU can support you throughout your time at university with their Advice Service.

Check out the KCLSU Wellbeing Hub, for resources to help you look after your wellbeing, like simple recipes, a goal planner and tips for getting active.

Connecting with us

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As a thank you, we'll run a prize draw one month after we send this edition of Live Well, Feel Great, giving you the chance to win one of these:

A £50 King's Food voucher loaded onto you King's ID card

A £50 Love2shop voucher

A £50 discount code for the KCLSU shop

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