Mental health

University can be stressful. There may be times when you may need help with your mental health and wellbeing. 

Useful online resources:

• Centre for Clinical Interventions practical help for common psychological difficulties
• Manchester Met wellbeing podcasts to help you relax and be mindful
• Mind offer information and support for mental health problems
• Kooth offers online text-based counselling support for young people (aged 25 and under) living in Greater Manchester, Qwell is available for anyone aged over 25.
• NHS self-help guides cover problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol use, eating disorders, sleep problems and bereavement. Each guide comes with an introductory video and you can download them as a leaflet or audio file.
• Royal College of Psychiatrists offer information on mental health problems, treatments and other topics, written by psychiatrists with help from patients and carers
• SilverCloud online Cognitive Behavioural Theraphy (CBT) courses covering a range of topics
• Start2 use your creativity to improve your wellbeing
• StudentMinds is the UK’s student mental health charity
• Student Space wellbeing resources produced by Student Minds to help students who are struggling during coronavirus

Support at Manchester Met:

• If you would like to speak to someone in person about your mental health, please contact our Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing team.
• If someone you know would benefit from support, ask them to complete our short online wellbeing questionnaire to be directed to the help that’s right for them. 
• If you do have a long-term mental health condition, you can also contact the Disability Service to ask about other support.

Other support services:

• 42nd Street Supporting 13-25s experiencing mental health problems 0161 228 7321 87-91 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester
• Anxiety UK User led organisation 03444 775 774
• BlueSCI Creative and supportive opportunities in Trafford
• Campaign Against Living Miserably Support for men 0800 585858
• Crisis Point Mental health crisis centre in Manchester 0161 238 5149
• Doc Ready Help to prepare for mental health related GP visit 
• Living Life to the Full Free online life skills course
• Mental Health Foundation information, podcasts
• Mood Swings Groups and support 0161 832 3736
• Recovery Academy Range of free educational courses and resources 
• Rethink Practical advice and support for people living with mental illness 0300 5000 927
• Saneline Emotional support and information 0300 304 7000 
• Self Help Services Support for young people and adults living with mental health difficulties 
• Students against Depression Information and resources for students who experience depression.