The 10th October is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is ‘Mental Health is a Human Right’. The day acts as a great reminder to continue to normalise conversations around mental health and learn more about the different services that can help you with your mental health and wellbeing.
It can be difficult to reach out for help but there are a wide range of resources that you can access, so you don’t struggle on your own.
On the 10th October, to mark the day, why not pop over to the Students’ Union’s Refresh and Recuperate event? Meet a range of societies and wellbeing services and try out some self-care and wellbeing activities.
There are also lots of resources you can access throughout the year:
Student Support Website: The Student Support Website has lots of resources and information that to support your wellbeing. Whether you’d like to find out more about the Six Ways to Wellbeing, access support services, or need support with specific issues such as academic or financial concerns, the website is here for you.
Wellbeing Calendar: If you’re looking for events to enhance your wellbeing and meet new people, take a look at our Wellbeing Calendar.
NHS Guidebooks: The NHS guidebooks are self-help workbooks that can help with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, managing anger and social anxiety.
Qwell: Qwell is a mental health platform that provides free, safe and anonymous online mental health support whenever you need it.
Health Assured 24/7 Helpline: The 24/7 mental health support phone line and app means that there is always someone available to talk to, no matter what time of day it is.
The Counselling and Mental Health Service: The Counselling and Mental Health Service offer support via one-to-one appointments, workshops and through various resources.
Student Support Hubs: If you’re on campus, you can pop into one of our Student Support Hubs if you need to have a private chat with one of the team about wellbeing support.
If you aren’t sure which service is right for you or if you need help with accessing support and would like to meet with a Wellbeing Advisor, you can email the Student Wellbeing Team on studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk.
If you feel as though you need immediate support please see here.