SELF HELP
In the section below there is a list of general information regarding self help as well as some specific self help apps that you can download.
There is also a section for self help directed and designed specifically for ethnic, racial and sexual minorities.
NHS page with information about what self-help involves. It offers suggestions for different self-help tactics and provides links to different types of resources (e.g. books, apps).
Exeter University’s Student Wellbeing page with links to different self-help resources (e.g. apps, workbooks) and pieces of information.
A blog post written to inform readers about stress and how to cope with it in our daily lives.
NHS page containing self-help advice written specifically for frequently experienced student issues.
A large masterlist of links to different sources of information, support, and self-help resources, which are categorised by topic.
A library of self-help booklets (in PDF form) that cover a variety of mental health issues.
Mega file of 40+ mental health resources (including PDFs, workbooks, worksheets etc.). Contains a lot of information and printable resources.
These downloadable and printable resources are designed to offer advice and to help you visualise your mental state and progress.
A PDF containing mental health self-care advice, including grounding exercises and advice to cope with difficult feelings.
A PDF document with different mindfulness-based exercises. These can be useful for coping with anxiety as they work to help you ground yourself in your surroundings.
A PDF document guiding you through a progressive muscle relaxation process. This can help to relieve people of the high stress levels and physiological symptoms that often accompany anxiety.
NHS page with information about what self-help involves. It offers suggestions for different self-help tactics and provides links to different types of resources (e.g. books, apps).
Provides free online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which has proven to be helpful in treating anxiety, depression, and stress.
SELF HELP FOR MINORITIES
Minority groups may experience additional mental health difficulties that are unique to their circumstances. Here are some resources that are designed to address the needs of specific minority groups.
SELF HELP FOR MINORITIES
Minority groups may experience additional mental health difficulties that are unique to their circumstances. Here are some resources that are designed to address the needs of specific minority groups.
Resources for People of Colour
Resources that POC may find helpful (regardless of their ethnic group).
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General masterlist:
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For women of colour:
SELF HELP FOR MINORITIES
Minority groups may experience additional mental health difficulties that are unique to their circumstances. Here are some resources that are designed to address the needs of specific minority groups.
Resources for Black People
Resources designed to help specifically black people with their mental wellbeing.
SELF HELP FOR MINORITIES
Minority groups may experience additional mental health difficulties that are unique to their circumstances. Here are some resources that are designed to address the needs of specific minority groups.
Resources for LGBT+ People
Resources designed specifically for LGBT+ and questioning people.
SELF HELP APPS
SELF HELP APPS
A-Z library of NHS-approved self-help apps. The apps may utilise different approaches and programmes depending on the issue(s) you experience. Some may be catered towards improving your general mental wellbeing, while others are designed to target specific issues (e.g. anxiety).
Price: ranges from free to requiring payment to access
SELF HELP APPS
An app designed by The Samaritans to help you track your mood and progress and develop effective coping strategies.
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