Self-help resources

COVID-19 update: Our wellbeing team is still supporting students in this challenging time. We are working remotely but do get in touch if you need some help.

People say university is the best time of your life, but it's not always easy and can come with emotional challenges of its own.

Whatever you're going through, there's help at hand. Make the most of the self-help resources below and reach out to us for support.

You may also want to speak with your Student Support and Guidance Tutor (SSGT) who can discuss any personal or academic worries or struggles with you.

Contact the Student Wellbeing team

Our latest self-help guides

Togetherall

If you are going through a tough time you can now access free online support with Togetherall. Whether you’re struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or unable to cope, Togetherall can help you get support, take control and feel better.

You will have access to a 24/7 online community and professional support from trained counsellors. Togetherall provides a safe space online to get things off your chest, explore your feelings, get creative and learn how to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing.

Togetherall is totally anonymous, so no one will know you’ve chosen to use it unless you tell them!

Most members report feeling better and more able to cope with university life as a result of using the service and nearly 90% use Togetherall outside of 9am-5pm.

ACCESS Togetherall

  • To join, simply go to Togetherall and sign up under ‘organisation’ with your university email address

Self-help guides

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Managing anxiety and panic attacks

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Coping with bereavement

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Managing depression

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Eating difficulties

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Food and mood

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Homesickness

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Relaxation

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Sleep

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Social phobias

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Stress management

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COVID-19 How to avoid demotivation

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COVID-19 Dealing with bereavement and grief

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COVID-19 Experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse

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COVID-19 Online harassment

Wellbeing COVID-19 Self isoloation

COVID-19 Self-isolation guide

Ebooks
Ebooks on mindfulness, addiction (drugs, alcohol and gambling), CBT, depression, eating disorders and stress and anxiety are available via this reading list in the online library.

School of Education
If you're in the School of Education at Falmer, you may be able to make use of our e-counselling service (480k pdf), an online type of therapy that takes place via an exchange of emails.

Policy and worksheets
You may also find these useful.

  • Guided self-help worksheets (91k Word docx) act as a prompt for thinking about the things you can do to help you cope with and manage emotional issues and difficulties.

External resources

Grassroots
Suicide prevention. Find help now:
www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now

Mental Health Foundation
www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Mind 
Mind publish information on many topics relating to mental health.
www.mind.org.uk

Money Saving Expert 
Help, information, guidance and support for individuals and carers.
Guide to Mental Health and Debt (pdf)

NHS Choices 
Resources for anyone who wants to learn about good mental health or is seeking support. 
www.nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth

Pavilions 
Drug and alcohol services for adults in Brighton and Hove.
pavilions.org.uk

Samaritans
www.samaritans.org Tel 116 123 (free)

Students Against Depression 
A site designed for students who have been affected by depression, low mood, or suicidal thoughts or who are concerned about someone else who is depressed. 
studentsagainstdepression.org

Student Space
Making it easier to find the support you need during COVID-19 / coronavirus.
studentspace.org.uk

External support: list of contacts 
You can download our list of external support contacts (500k pdf).