Mental health is a hugely important consideration for young adults in today’s society.
We want to provide students and parents/carers with as much information as possible, practical strategies and knowledge of where to go for additional support.
The downloadable file below looks at how to deal with stress and how to manage positive mental health. The tips on this page are of particular help when facing examinations but are equally applicable to daily life.
It covers:
- What is stress?
- What are the physical and emotional signs of stress?
- How to reduce stress
- Positive self-talk
- Stress indicators
- Practical tips to reduce stress
- Coping strategies
- Social media
- Fear of missing out (FOMO)
- Face-to-face interaction
- Bullying
- Personal strategies for success
- Where to get support and help
If you need any help or support, please talk to a member of staff.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Apps
BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, a toolbox of evidence-based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue.
Calm Harm is an award-winning app designed to help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm. You can make it private by setting a password, and personalise the app if you wish. Progress can be tracked.
DistrACT app gives you easy, quick and discreet access to information and advice about self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Led by experienced practising GP and other leading experts. The content has been created by doctors and experts in self-harming and suicide prevention.
SilverCloud is an online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression. You work through a series of topics selected by a therapist to address specific needs. The eight-week course is designed be completed in your own time and at your own pace.
Sleepstation is free with a GP referral. It consists of a 6-week online course for people who struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. The course is tailored to your needs, using the information you provide, and gives you access to a team of sleep experts who will offer helpful advice and support throughout.
WorryTree app aims to help you take control of worry wherever you are. You cause the app to record whatever you feel worried about. It uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help you notice and challenge your worries. It can also help you create an action plan for managing worry.