If you have been diagnosed with a mental health difference, remember that you too are eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance, which you can access by contacting the Accessibility Team. If you believe you’re an immediate risk to yourself or others, or if you’re seriously concerned for the welfare of someone else, call 999.
UniWellbeing App
With the UniWellBeing app, you can access podcasts, mindfulness tips, challenges, create your own digital journal and more. UniWellBeing makes building healthy habits and looking after wellbeing fun, stimulating and interactive. Download the app for free and sign up using your university login.
UniWellbeing App
Beat
Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS or any other difficulties with food, weight and shape. Find out more about eating disorders and the support services available.
Beat
Accessibility Appointment
The Accessibility team provide help, support and advocacy for students with disabilities and anyone experiencing problems like anxiety or stress. They are also the people to see for advice and support for applying for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). They provide a drop in service Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm during term time.
Accessibility
Student Support
The Student Support team promote better mental health across the student community, and will support you if you are experiencing anxiety, stress and have other mental health problems which are affecting your studies. Email StudentServices@fxplus.ac.uk or book an appointment at The Compass helpdesk.
Student Support Team
Harmless
Harmless provide a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families. Find out more about self-harm and the support services available on their website.
Harmless
Help with Health Costs
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS). The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eye care costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabric supports. Find out more on the NHS website.
NHS Low Income Scheme
NHS One You
One You is a campaign run by the NHS to help you get back to a healthier you, supporting you to make simple changes towards a longer and happier life. Find tools, support and encouragement on their website, to help improve your health right away.
NHS One You
Papyrus
Papyrus is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide. Check out their website for advice and support, news articles and a forum of people's stories.
Papyrus
Samaritans
The Samaritans are a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Check out their website for information on how they can help in your community and volunteering opportunities.
Samaritans
Students Against Depression
Students Against Depression is a website by students for students. Stay positive and live well at uni with the latest tips, blogs and student campaigns from the Students Against Depression website.
Students Against Depression
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
This self-help organisation provides a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings- giving and gaining support from each other. You can contact the national helpline by calling 0300 111 5065 (open 9am to 9pm every day).
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Academic Skills Appointment
ASK offers advice on writing and study skills. Book a one-to-one appointment online, give them a call on 01326 370438 or book an appointment in person at The Compass helpdesk. If you can't find a suitable appointment time please email ask@fxplus.ac.uk
Study Hub
Coping with Exam Stress
Exam periods can be very stressful so The Study Hub have compiled a list of handy tips to help you cope with exam stress. Tips include how to organise revision topics, relaxation techniques and deep breathing exercises.
Student Support (Living Support and Wellbeing teams)
Get Organised
Juggling deadlines and commitments at university can be difficult. Getting yourself organised will save you a whole lot of time, stress and money! Check out these helpful resources from the Study Hub including time management tips, useful books, tools and links.
Getting Organised
Living Healthily
Your physical and mental wellbeing are closely linked. Check out these helpful resources for the Study Hub to help you get a better balance in your life. Tips include wellbeing through better sleep, daily relaxation and eating healthy food.
Living Healthily
Mind
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales which offers information and advice to people with mental health problems. See their website for information about mental health, guides to support and services and links to helplines.
Mind
Moodjuice
Emotional problems are often the mind and body’s way of saying that something needs to be changed in our life. This site offers self-help guides covering conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems.
Moodjuice
The Organised Student
Who better to tell you how to stay organised during your studies than a student who has gone through it all themselves? Check out this blog which includes useful tips, motivation to study and printable resources to aid you in studying and day-to-day life.
The Organised Student
Relaxation Techniques
Practicing relaxation techniques can have many benefits, including slowing heart and breathing rate, lowering blood pressure and reducing activity of stress hormones. Check out the resources from the Study Hub to help you at stressful times, including relaxation, guided visualisation.
Relaxation Techniques
Silver Cloud
Get secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes, tailored to your specific needs. Programmes consist of six to seven modules - complete these at your own pace, over approximately eight weeks. It's flexible and you can access it on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Silver Cloud
First Aid
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Check out this helpful overview from the NHS including how to deal with common accidents and emergencies, anaphylactic shock, bleeding and more.
NHS First Aid
The Harbour
The Harbour, a Bristol-based charity, offers free counselling and psychotherapy to people affected by life-threatening illness. They provide therapy for individuals, couples and groups. Find out more on their website.
The Harbour
Help with Sleeping
Do you struggle getting to sleep? The NHS have compiled a handy list of things that may help you get to sleep, such as forming a bedtime routine to help you unwind and prepare for bed.
NHS Help with Sleeping
Penryn Campus Sports Centre
Want to purchase a Sports Centre membership or book onto a class? Everyone is welcome, members or non-members, all you need to do is visit the Sports Centre portal and sign in.
Fitness Centre
NHS 111
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
NHS 111
NHS Health and Fitness
Check out these helpful resources from the NHS to find out how you could benefit from being more physically active. Links include getting active with disability, workouts, running and cycling for beginners and physical fitness guideline.
NHS Fitness Ideas
NHS Smoke Free
This website offers support for those who are looking to stop smoking. Find success stories, expert support and articles about the implications of smoking.
NHS Smoke Free
Physical Fitness
There are facilities on campus to aid in your physical fitness. You can join the Penryn Campus Sports Centre to attend fitness classes and use the gym facilities. Away from the gym, there is a floodlit outdoor Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) available to hire for five-a-side football, tennis or any other outdoor sporting activities.
Sports & Recreation
VIVA Wellbeing
As a result of the Covid 19 experience, you may be feeling less connected, lonely or just wanting to feel more needed and wanted. Volunteer Cornwall is rising to this new challenge. They deliver a wide range of initiatives which focus on building connections in our communities and now have a dedicated programme to help people reconnect to their local community once more, through their VIVA WELLBEING project. There is signposting to relevant activities and interests that you may specifically have. In addition, there is 1:1 support available to help individuals, be introduced into local community events and charities.
VIVA Wellbeing
The Dracaena Centre
The Dracaena Centre, Falmouth offer a free and confidential drop-in service for all young people aged 11-25 years. Every Friday from 3pm until 7pm they provide advice and support on a variety of topics such as; mental health, sexual health, benefits & housing, money advice and much more.
The Dracaena Centre
Useful tools and books
A comprehensive list of external sites, books, apps and tools to help minimise stress by the Study Hub. Be sure to check out: