The Student Room

Are you planning to come to university this year? The Student Room is a great website to find out anything you want to know about being a student.

Read the discussion on student mental health with Dan Doran from the University Mental Health Advisors Network here.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/content.php?r=13991-UMHAN-answer-your-questions-on-mental-health

New app released to make students more streetwise about their health

'The idea for this app came three years ago from talking with students, who told us that they frequently want to look up health information but often don't know which sources to trust. To give students quick and easy access to reliable health information so they can make informed decision about their health and improve their wellbeing, creating a mobile app emerged as an ideal solution.'  Expert Self Care

Expert Self Care is a social enterprise in Bristol (UK) with the mission to help people become more streetwise about their health and promote self-care.

The  app is available for download on the Apple App Store at

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/esc-student/id934979379?ls=1&mt=8 

for £0.79

Despite a reduction in stigma men are still not talking about mental health

New research for Time to Change is showing that there is a reduction in stigma around mental illness. However, men are still not talking about their mental health. The consequence  can be seen in the tragically high suicide rate amongst men under 50. We need to encourage the men in our lives to open up and stop perpetuating the stereotype that men have to be strong.

http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/news/mental-health-problems-fall-radar-men-new-research-confirms

New videos raise awareness of impact of eating disorders on those affected and their carers

 Follow the link to read the article and see the videos.

https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2015-06-11/new-videos-raise-awareness-impact-eating-disorders-those-affected-their-carers

How to survive moving back home

Have a look at the Student Minds newsletter for thoughts on how to manage the transisiton from university to the rest of your life.

http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b70219677a18313150b6d28cc&id=a2d7c6db03&utm_source=Student+Minds&utm_campaign=59af85ecc6-June+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_30936ac40b-59af85ecc6-63879009

Managing Life Events

A simple story of one person's way to manage the impact of a difficult life event. Well worth viewing as we can all learn new ways to look after ourselves when life becomes overwhelming.


http://sodelightful.com/comics/release/

Stressed and anxious about assignments or exams?

The following podcast demonstrates a breathing technique that can help to calm you and improve your performance. I have taught this to many students who have found it really helps. 


http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/podcasts/stress-relaxation-quick-fix/