Support resources for college students | University College Birmingham

We want to help you develop your understanding of your emotional wellbeing and what you can do to help yourself. Our Health and Wellbeing Service has compiled a list of resources you can access independently.

The range of resources available include a collection of self-help books within our main library, information about our support services, and wellbeing guides accessible online. University College Birmingham students can find these resources and more information through Canvas.

Additional information and resources are also available using the links listed below:

Key information and resources

Student Minds

The UK’s student mental health charity, empowering students with the knowledge, confidence and skills to look after their own mental health and support others.

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Mind

Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

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Rethink

A leading charity provider of mental health services in England, Rethink Mental Illness offer advice, information and support to help millions of people affected by mental illness.

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Young Minds

Young Minds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.

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The Mix

The Mix provides free, confidential support, expert advice and a welcoming community designed for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

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Turning Point

Tailored personalised care to help people achieve positive outcomes by offering choice, creating independence and helping us to build a better life.

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Online Self-Help

NHS Self-Help Leaflets

Self-help guides suitable for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

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Living Life To The Full

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience.

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Students Against Depression

Advice, information and guidance to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking.

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Better Health

Free tips, tools and support to help you make small changes that fit your life, so you feel better and healthier, every day.

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Start2

This site shows you how you can use your natural creative skills to maintain and improve your wellbeing.

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Other resources

Help4Addiction

Help4Addiction are an independent addiction advice service providing support throughout the UK. With more than 30 years of experience working in the areas of alcohol addiction, drug addiction, counselling, stress, anxiety and rehabilitation, they are dedicated to providing all the relevant information and treatment options for a wide range of addictions.

University College Birmingham students, staff and parents are all able to get free help through Help4Addiction.

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Worried about a friend?

When experiencing difficulties, students are most likely to speak to their friends. Student Minds has a 'Look After Your Mate' Guide which provides practical tips and guidance on how to support a friend in need.

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