All you need to know about Wellbeing Week 2026
What is wellbeing week at iQ?
It’s Wellbeing Week at iQ and we’re focusing on ways you can look after your wellbeing through events, content on our Instagram and promoting University Mental Health Day on March 12th. This year, the theme is Human Connection, so we asked some of our residents how they find connection at iQ.
For Alex from iQ Tufnell Park, they find community in “the people they interact with every day” in their building. Naia said that talking to her friends and family is essential to looking after her wellbeing, but that her biggest tip to others is “eating well”. For more suggestions on ways to look after your wellbeing, check out our article from Student Minds.
Ways you can support your wellbeing at iQ
We’re partnered with Student Minds, Shout and The Mix – mental health charities that can help you look after your wellbeing if you’re struggling. Some of the things they offer are:
- A text helpline – you can text SHOUT or The Mix to 85258 to get free, confidential 24/7 support
- PeerChat – offered by The Mix, it’s an opportunity to talk to a trained peer about issues affecting you
- LifeSkills – if you’re feeling like you need some extra help gaining the skills to look after your wellbeing, this series of modules can help
- Counselling – The Mix has free counselling you can self-refer to
- Advice - Student Minds has blog entries about a huge range of topics, designed to give you advice and tailored support
You can also use Headspace for mindfulness support, with yoga, meditation and sleepcast programmes.
How to get involved in our wellbeing week
There will be exciting events ranging from therapy dogs (iQ Leeds) to screen-free painting (iQ Broderick House) and even a scavenger hunt (iQ Alice House) happening at your iQ throughout the week, focusing on connection and community. If you aren’t sure what events your iQ is holding, check your noticeboard on the iQ app, or chat to your team at reception. We’re also posting on Instagram every day this week with suggestions on how to look after your wellbeing, and photos from events. We’d love to see what you’re up to, so be sure to tag us, @iqstudents and use #MyiQLife when you’re taking part!
