Mental health and wellbeing signposting for staff and students

Mental health and wellbeing

It is well documented that one in four people in Scotland will experience mental health difficulties, and many more will know someone experiencing mental health difficulties at some point in their life.

At UWS we take the mental health and wellbeing of our staff and students seriously and wish to signpost those seeking information and support, towards help.

Below you will find links to a number of external websites and apps that offer help and support around mental health and general wellbeing suitable for anyone.

CRISIS RESPONSE

The Mix

This crisis messenger texting service for U25s offers a trained response within 5 minutes of a text being sent.

https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger

In a crisis obtain help by phoning the emergency services by dialling 999, on campus dial 222 for a first aider, contact your GP, or contact NHS 24 by dialling 111.

ABUSE

Information and support for survivors of abuse

http://supportline.org.uk/problems/child_abuse_survivors.php

ALCOHOL

Alcoholics Anonymous

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

ANXIETY

SAM is a friendly app that offers a range of self-help methods for people who are serious about learning to manage their anxiety. Developed by the University of the West of England.

https://itunes.apple.com/app/sam/id666767947

Mindshift (Free: Apple iOS and Android)

This app is designed for teenagers and young adults who want help with feelings of anxiety. The language and interface is simple, it provides some useful information about what anxiety is and helpful strategies to try to tackle it. There is also a nice quick tips section for use in panicky situations. And it's useful for adults too.

https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/mindshift-app

DEPRESSION

A guide for partners, carers and suffers of depression (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRRx7Mtep8

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Women’s Aid

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

EATING

Glasgow Eating Disorders Support Group

http://www.gerberaeatingdisorderservices.com/

FORCED MARRIAGE

Forced Marriage

http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/

GENDER

The Gender Trust is a listening ear, a caring support and an information centre for anyone with any question or problem concerning their gender identity, or whose loved one is struggling with gender identity issues.

http://gendertrust.org.uk/

LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF

TAKE 5 CAMPAIGN - five simple actions to help maintain and improve your emotional wellbeing in everyday life. Try to build these into your daily life. Think of them as your ‘five a day’ for emotional wellbeing.

http://www.makinglifebettertogether.com/take5/take-5-leaflet.pdf

This site shows you how you can use your natural creative skills to maintain and improve your wellbeing.

http://www.start2.co.uk/

Live Happy (Free: iOS). This app is based on the realm of positive psychology: ideas for boosting optimum happiness using psychology, rather than only using psychological ideas, to treat unhappiness. It prompts you to engage in a range of activities, which research has shown can boost your mood. It includes goal-setting, savouring the present moment, thinking about your best possible self and many more features.

http://www.livehappy.com/live-happy-now-podcast

Guided Visualisations for Relaxation and Well-being

https://www.meditainment.com/

MENTAL HEALTH

NHS list of mental health helplines

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/mental-health-helplines.asp

NHS Choices – an information hub offering young people advice and help on mental health problems including depression, anxiety and stress.

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/youth-mental-health/Pages/Youth-mental-health-help.aspx

David Crepaz-Keay explains why self-management is important in helping you to have the kind of life you want.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcasts-and-videos/what-self-management

Doc Ready has info and advice about what to expect and how to plan speaking to a GP about your mental health.

http://www.docready.org/#/home

MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION

Finding Peace in a Frantic World – an introduction to mindfulness with lots of free guided meditations.

http://franticworld.com/

Video with advice on taking time out to meditate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8

Headspace App - mindfulness techniques have benefits for mood, attention and general coping skills for the ups and downs of life. This app gives you 10 short meditations, four brief videos explaining what meditation is and a series of facts and questions. Keep track of how many of the meditations you have listened to and try 10 minutes a day for 10 days.

https://www.headspace.com/

An introduction to mindful self-compassion with free guided meditations.

http://www.mindfulselfcompassion.org/

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Archway Glasgow provides forensic, medical, support and counselling services to anyone aged 13 and over who has been sexually assaulted within the last seven days. This is not a drop in service, you must telephone first.

http://www.nhsinform.co.uk/support-services/details/?letter=R&topic=Rape&group=15

Rape Crisis Scotland - provides a national rape crisis helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.

https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/help-helpline/

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships Scotland’s network provide relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services across all of mainland and island Scotland. Its work supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties.

http://www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/