Wellbeing resources

The University has initiated a new campaign - Reach Out - to signpost students to a range of services available to those with mental health issues. Take a look at the new student support pages. You can also contact the student union advice service  to get advice on a whole range of issues from housing, finance, harassment and sexual misconduct  to well being and equality and inclusion.  

Podcasts

Radio 1's life hacks
Mental health foundation - Podcasts on sleep, nutrition, mindfulness
TED radio hour
The baggage reclaim sessions

Websites

University student wellbeing pages 
University counselling service
University Student support
Student Union advice service 
Qwell - new online counselling and wellbeing platform - all Cambridge staff and students are eligible to join 
Every mind matters - Wellbeing tips from the NHS (lots of advice on Coronavirus and wellbeing)
Mini Mindfulness - Guided practices you can stream or download 
Mind charity - Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone who is. 
Togetherall - Provides a safe space online to share your thoughts, get creative, and to access resources and courses to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing.
Voices of academia - Blog and podcast - Voices of Academia has been created to bring together the voices of academics across the globe to discuss mental health and well-being in academia
Action for Happiness - Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and kinder world 
CALM  -Campaign Against Living Miserably,  taking a stand against suicide
Cruse - Bereavement support
Papyrus UK - national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide
The Mix - essential support for under 25s 
H.A.Y. Cambridge - How are you Cambridge - bringing together everything in Cambridge that promotes positive mental health. From a friendly ‘how are you’, to activity groups and much more – it’s all taking care of our mental wellbeing.
University of Cambridge sports club guide 
NHS mental health free text messaging support service has launched to help people who need immediate support for their mental health. Launched by NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, the free to use text service HEAR 85258 provides real-time support to people of all ages. When texting the word HEAR to 85258, the person will be connected to a trained volunteer. During the confidential and anonymous conversation, the texter will be supported and signposted to local and national mental health services.
The Cambridge Student Union ADHD Society - We are a welcoming and inclusive ADHD society. Our sessions are social, but practical, and we share tips and resources for studying, procrastination, and self-care, as well as arranging study groups or study buddies. Meetings take place in-person at Murray Edwards JCR and online. You can find more information here: the ADHD Society (cambridgesu.co.uk).
 

Mobile apps

Headspace (subscription required) - Learn to manage feelings and thoughts with the lifelong skill of everyday mindfulness, any time of the day. If you have a subscription to Spotify it is free.
Meditopia    Learn how to look at thoughts from a more objective perspective in order to overcome oppressive and destructive patterns of thought. 
Catch it  How to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing.
Thrive  Helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. 
Moodpanda - Allows you to track your moods 
Sleepio - App for sleep management combining cognitive behavioural principles and the latest in sleep research 

Other

Good mood cafes (in person or virtual) run by the mind charity - These two hour informal ‘get togethers’ are designed to connect individuals to other like-minded people within their communities; offer wellbeing support and share interests and skills. The EDGE Café, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF
'The Enigma of Confidence with Kate Atkin and Estelle Levin Nally
Samaritans - Call 116 123. Everyone benefits by talking to someone. You are not alone. 
Shout  - the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in need anytime, anywhere. Simply text 'shout' to 85258
Zoe Ayers - Posters on mental health and imposter syndrome