Ideas to encourage reflections and conversations about mental health
I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship
(Louisa May Alcott)
Topics include
- Managing anxiety
- Being aware of facets of your own mental health
- Examine your resilience and ways to improve wellbeing
- Staying motivated with a positive outlook
- Places to get help and support
Hear from other students
Talk it through
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Studying abroad in the UK
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Challenges as an international student
Find out how you can manage the difficulties that arise when studying abroad.
Further support
Use the support network and services available from your university:
- Advice from your Student Union
- Student helpline/Nightline services
- Speaking to the Wellbeing Officers
- Finding contacts and information from your university's website (under 'wellbeing' or 'mental health')
You can also try:
- Samaritans are available 24/7 for confidential, non-judgemental support
- Mind provides information and support, including an online peer support community
The mingled, mingling threads of life are woven by warp and woof: calms crossed by storms, a storm for every calm.
(Herman Melville)
