Wellness at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê
Employee support from Care First
To support mental health and wellbeing of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê community, we are working with our Employee Assistance Partner, Care First, who offer a range of telephone and online services.
Occasionally, you might experience a time when nothing seems to go your way,Ìýbe it at work or at home.ÌýHere's where Care First can offer support. Whether you need information or have questions regarding issues such as stress, pregnancy, debt, landlords, neighbours or nutrition, Care First can provide the answers.
Online, you will find articles, information and news that are kept up-to-date by a team of Care First professionals.Ìý If you can't find the answer to your question within the online area, or you need further information you can contact Care First free of charge and talk to one of their Information Specialists or Counsellors.
Support available fromÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Student Support and WellbeingÌýÌý
- Same-day appointmentsÌýwith our DMHW (Disability, Mental HealthÌýandÌýWellbeing) teamÌý- to bookÌýanÌýappointmentÌýwith an adviser,Ìýplease submit an enquiry throughÌýaskÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÌýand a member of our team will be inÌýtouch, orÌýcallÌý+44 (0)20 7679 0100.ÌýÌý
- Counselling with SPCSÌý(Student Psychological and Counselling Services). ÌýTo access counselling, students need toÌýcomplete an online registration form, which can be found on the 'Accessing counselling' page here.Ìý
- Ìý(login required) - a freeÌýonline resourceÌýof self-paced psychoeducational and CBT programmes for mental health, wellbeing andÌýchronic health issues, available to all Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê students.ÌýFind out more about SilverCloud here.
Anxiety and worryÌý
Anxiety is a normal response to situations that we perceive as threatening to us. We all experience it now and againÌýand in some situations,Ìýanxiety can be helpful, such as when we need to perform well, or cope with an emergency.ÌýFor example, it’s completely expectedÌýto feel anxious if you had to take an exam or go to hospital for surgery.ÌýAnxiety can begin to have a negative impact on one’s life should it develop further. Some people will be diagnosed with anxiety-related mental health conditions such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder, where specific treatment and support is available.
Here are some common ways that anxiety can manifest:Ìý
Heart pounding, racing, skipping a beatÌý Headaches; feeling dizzy or lightheadedÌý Chest tightness or painÌý OvereatingÌýor loss of appetiteÌý Feeling restless, fidgety or shakyÌý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Student Support and Wellbeing are here to support you.ÌýWe encourage you toÌýaccess our servicesÌýso that you can get the right help and make positive steps toÌýmanageÌýyour anxiety.ÌýÌý
Explore the online self-help libraryÌýfor further reading material about anxiety.Ìý
Discover online programmes and app resourcesÌýto help manage your anxiety.Ìý
Closely linked to stress,Ìýyou may beÌýconstantly on the goÌýand feel like you have little time to look after yourself.ÌýYou mayÌýavoidÌýsocial situationsÌýor use smoking and drinking to cope with them.ÌýYour flat mates and peers may notice you’re being irritable or snappy with them.ÌýYou may see an increase in compulsive behaviours such asÌýpersistent overeating, skin picking,ÌýwashingÌýor checking things.Ìý