Feeling Lonely
While loneliness can significantly influence our well-being, there are proactive measures you can explore to alleviate its effects.
Newcastle support
Listening Support
Our Listening Support scheme offers you a one-off or regular conversation with a member of the Pastoral Care team.
Wellbeing workshops
We offer a variety of helpful wellbeing workshops, throughout the academic year to help you maintain or improve your wellbeing while you study here at Newcastle.
Counselling Support
Our Counselling Team support students through a provision of time-focused counselling, and by facilitating access to long-term counselling or specialist mental health care.
Self-help resources
Give it a Go
Give it a Go is an activity programme for all students and staff where you can try new things. It's open to all abilities and you don't need a membership.
Student societies
We have over 180 student-run societies to help you meet like-minded people and try different hobbies and interests.
Umii
Umii is a free app that matches you with other students based on your interests, course type and societies and makes it super easy to connect, start conversations and develop friendships together.
TalkCampus
TalkCampus is a free-to-download app where you can talk with other students from around the world if you’re struggling and worried about your mental health.