Mental Health & Wellbeing
Welcome to this quiet Mental Health & Wellbeing corner. Please take care of yourself when reading this section.
You may wish to visit the Creative Corner or listen to one of our recommended songs afterwards. Remember that you are capable of finding healing and you deserve happiness. You are also capable of growing and achieving in life. Don't let anything hold you back.
(N.B. None of us are MN professionals etc - we pulled together resources that we have found useful in our own lives. We hope they'll help you too.)
Student Minds
Student Minds know that experiencing mental health difficulties at university can feel overwhelming.
However there are lots of different types of support that might be available to you while at university. Student Minds have put all of this information in one place, so that you can read more about the support programmes that Student Minds offers, as well as services available at your university .
Website: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/supportforme.html
You might also want to check out:
Off The Record (OTR): Youth Counselling was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14-25 year olds in the Croydon area. Since then the charity has expanded physically and online to include further areas of work including BME mental health work; a young carers service offering support to young people under 26 who are caring for a parent or sibling; a specialist counselling service for young refugees; online counselling and workshops.
UMHAN for Students: encourages you to think about your rights, resources and broad support networks, and these webpages will help inform you about these.
Students Against Depression: is a website offering advice, information, guidance and resources to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking.
The Student Health App: is designed to reduce your worries, feel more confident and get the support you need at what can be a challenging time for any student.
Togetherall: is available for students at eligible universities and colleges who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or not coping. It provides an anonymous online community who share troubles and support each other. It is moderated by trained professionals who are available 24/7.
Amour Destiné
Amour Destiné (French for ‘Love your Destiny’), is a UK based organisation that aims to Unite, Inspire and Empower women and girls to create their own destiny. We help women affected by, but not limited to traumatic care experiences, domestic abuse and sexual violence work towards building the lives they desire.
Amour Destiné provides access to advocacy support, one-to-one and group educational mentoring workshops, led by inspiring women and girls.
Website: https://amourdestine.org.uk/
Estrangement Support Groups
Stand Alone's support groups give you the chance to meet people in your locality and talk broadly about family estrangement, its impact and any struggles you might be having.
It can be helpful to meet others in the same position, and we give out questions to break the ice and find shared experiences. These are talking groups and are run by a facilitator, who can keep the space fair and safe. We run the programme over over six sessions, which take place fortnightly at the weekend.
WarriorKind
WarriorKind® is a UK community dedicated to normalising conversations around mental health and well being. Here you will find inspiring stories, interact with other Warriors, find resources and information to help you and others on your journey.
Website: https://warriorkind.co.uk/
Relaxing Grounding & Mindfulness Exercises
Support with Childhood Trauma and C-PTSD
Child abuse - Survivors
This website has a specific section includes helpful information and support for:
Website: https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/child-abuse-survivors/
You might also wish to see our big list of support on the Domestic Abuse page
What is PTSD, C-PTSD and how can I get support?
Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. These symptoms are often severe and persistent enough to have a significant impact on the person's day-to-day life.
C-PTSD is Complex PTSD and this may be diagnosed in adults or children who have repeatedly experienced traumatic events, such as violence, neglect or abuse.
If you think that you may have PTSD, please speak to your doctor, psychiatrist or counsellor so that they can make sure that you get referred to the correct and most appropriate support.
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/
Mind Website C-PTSD: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/complex-ptsd#.XIkykij7SUl
