Wellbeing Movement UM
The Wellbeing Movement (WBM) is an initiative promoting physical and mental wellbeing at Maastricht University (UM). We are here to give you tools towards a healthy and happy student life.
The WBM offers wellbeing information and trainings in many forms, such as relaxation, sports, study skills and other resources. Three of our main events are:
- The Wellbeing Week (yearly): a week full of workshops, talks and other activities centered around your wellbeing
- The Wellbeing Wednesdays (year-round): one Wednesday each month, entirely devoted to your wellbeing
- The peer-to-peer events (year-round): we support students in organising small-scale events that help them share their passions with others. Do you have a hobby that you want to share with others but don’t know how to organise an event or workshop? Reach out to us and we can help organise it!
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UM Spring Wellbeing Days & UM Wellbeing Week
UM Spring Wellbeing Days 2024 🌼
Thank you all for actively participating in the Spring Wellbeing Days. It was again a great success and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. After the Spring Days we are of course still there for you: check out the Personal & Professional Development Portal to see what kind of activities and workshops are planned the upcoming weeks. Hope to see you soon at one of our gatherings, coffee and chat and of course in the Wellbeing Week! 😊
UM Wellbeing Week 2023
From Thursday 16 November to Wednesday 22 November 2023, there were 48 activities aimed at the wellbeing of UM students and staff (weekend activities too)! You could relax, get inspired for creativity and focus on your health during this great week open for free to students and staff of Maastricht University and students of Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. Thank you to everyone who attended! And stay tuned for more information about our Wellbeing Week in the fall of 2024.
Make sure to check out our Instagram page.
"It was nice to be engaged in activities and meet with other students."
"My stress and anxiety reduced as I was in an activity with my friends. I also met new ones and we exchanged our thoughts. I’m alone here so these activity let me have more social contact and give me a lot of energy and positiveness."
"The activities helped to decrease stress and therefore it had a positive impact on my wellbeing."
"A good reminder to take care of myself, being more mindful of my emotions, thoughts and body."
Highlights of the Spring Wellbeing Days 2023
Wellbeing Series
Have you always wanted to try a course in yoga, dancing, or anything else but didn't know when or where? This is your chance! Throughout the year, we organise several Wellbeing Series: (short) courses of weekly workshops for you to try and maybe even find a new hobby!
The peer-to-peer events
We support students in organising small-scale events that help them share their passions with others. Do you have a hobby that you want to share with others but don’t know how to organise an event or workshop? Reach out to us and we can help organise it!
Other suggestions
Student wellbeing overview
UM offers a variety of support regarding your wellbeing as a student. Check out the student wellbeing overview to discover the initiatives and plans regarding student wellbeing within UM and find more information regarding mental support at UM and in Maastricht.
Resources and inspiration
We've colleted a lot of resources and inspiration that can be helpful to address possible challenges/distresses in your life or to find wellbeing related inspiration.
Quick Psychological Referral (QPR)
Whether you are struggling with where to go for psychological help, need help deciding which lecture or workshop to choose or you've got another question concerning your mental health, you can sign up for a QPR with a UM psychologist.
Wellbeing Wednesday
One Wednesday a month, entirely focused on your well-being. Each Wellbeing Wednesday has its own theme with appropriate activities: lectures, workshops, sports activities and more.
The events are open to all students and also to staff members. An extensive programme is put together each month for you to discover - online and on-campus.