Mental Health comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be something as little as feeling stressed about an exam or course work to something much greater like someone who is struggling with severe depression. Regardless of this, your Students’ Union is here to help, support and advise you on all mental health issues and concerns. Below are some resources that you may find helpful. Please remember that these resources are just a starting point, and if you feel that you are still struggling, to seek professional help from your GP.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
On Your Side Helpline
On Your Side Helpline is a UK-wide service for East and Southeast Asian communities who experience racism or other forms of hate.
On Your Side Helpline
Chinese Lantern Project Helpline
The Chinese Lantern Project is a helpline by the Chinese Community Wellbeing Society and offers a free telephone helpline service to the Chinese community in the South West region. The aim of this helpline is to identify isolated and hidden members of the community and empower them to better integrate into the wider society and to offer support and referrals through listening attentively with understanding and empathy.
Chinese Lantern Project Helpline
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: