Wellbeing Resources

Below is a list of self-help resources, websites and links offering support and advice.

Sleep

• Sleepio, recommended by the NHS, is a digital sleep improvement programme (available via web and mobile), clinically proven to help overcome even long-term poor sleep: @Sleepio
• If you are struggling with insomnia, this NHS Website has some helpful advice and support links or you may find one of the following resources useful: Sleeping Problems.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk) and Sleep & Insomnia Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets (health.wa.gov.au)

Procrastination

• Procrastination Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks (health.wa.gov.au)

Perfectionism

• Perfectionism Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks (health.wa.gov.au)

Mindfulness

• Free mindfulness exercises you might find useful include: http://franticworld.com/free-meditations-from-mindfulness/ and https://insighttimer.com/

Relaxation

• Free relaxation exercises you can access include: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/resource-library/relaxation-techniques/Relaxation techniques - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (cntw.nhs.uk)

Stress

•  The following are helpful self-help resources for stress: https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/leaflets/Stress.pdf and https://www.mind.org.uk/media/12451/stress-2022.pdf

Depression and Low Mood

• Togetherall - an online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.
• Depression and Low Mood.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)
• Self Harm.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

• Anxiety.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)
• Panic.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)
• CCI - Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems
• Generalised Anxiety Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks (health.wa.gov.au)

Eating Difficulties

• Eating Disorders.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)
• Treatment and support for eating problems - Mind
• The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)

• The NHS smoke free website is a useful way to help you minimise or quit smoking habits.
• Student Health App - this app is customised for LMH. This means when you open the app, you get access to your local support links from one single location.
• Active at Oxford: The Active at Oxford campaign is designed to help you get involved in sport and physical activity, no matter how seriously or casually you wish to take it. Find out more here: www.sport.ox.ac.uk/active-atoxford-programme
• Tips to get moving: https://studentspace.org.uk/wellbeing/exercise-ten-tips-to-get-moving

• Drinkaware, independent alcohol advice from a UK charity, information and tools to help people make better choices about their drinking.
• There’s also lots of help and resources available here.
• Talk to Frank is a useful website for facts on drugs, as well as advice and support for anyone struggling with a drug problem.
• Alcohol and You.pdf (ntw.nhs.uk)

Safety

• You can call a University Safety Bus on 07714 445050 - for more resources, please click here.
• bSafe, an app which helps to keep you safe using GPS, phone network and Wi-Fi network, and lets loved ones know where you are via an alarm.