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Self-help resources

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

  • Call 01273 642895
    (Mon–Thurs 8.30am–5pm, Fri 8.30am–4.30pm)
  • Email studentservices@brighton.ac.uk

Togetherall

If you are going through a tough time, you can 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.

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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Managing anger and frustration

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How to avoid demotivation

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Support after suicide

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Online harassment

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Repeating and returning

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.

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/mental-health.

Brighton and Hove Recovery Service

Drug and alcohol services for adults in Brighton and Hove.
www.changegrowlive.org/brighton-hove

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

Specific resources to help with the ongoing impact of the pandemic.
studentspace.org.uk

UOK

UOK is a partnership of 20 community services working together to support good mental health and wellbeing in Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. 
www.uok.org.uk

External support: list of contacts

You can download our list of external support contacts (pdf).

Shout's mental health text messaging service

This is a free, confidential service providing 24 hour support for anyone who needs support with their mental health and wellbeing to help them get to a calmer place. Simply text SUSSEX to 85258.

Shout Sussex text messaging service
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