Practical things that genuinely help with international student mental health

Do these in your first week — before you need them:n

• Register with a GP surgery near your accommodation (nhs.uk/find-a-gp)
• Book a university counselling appointment — waiting lists get long, early registration helps
• Find out where your university’s Student Support Services are located

nnDay-to-day things that help:n

• Get outside every day — even a 15-minute walk makes a measurable difference
• Cook food from home regularly — familiar tastes reduce homesickness significantly
• Limit comparing your experience to social media — everyone curates their highlights
• Find one repeating social commitment — a sports club, society, language exchange

nnUKBuddy Student Wellbeing Guide