If you are feeling/experiencing Anxiety and would like to get some support, below are some self-help resources and links to UH support services to help you.
Please also see our Student Wellbeing Services page for further support and advice.
We recommend
- Living Life to the Full
- Mind Leaflet - Anxiety & panic attacks
- NHS Get Help with Anxiety, fear and panic
- Self-help for Anxiety Management App (SAM)
- Self Help for anxiety & panic
Other sources of support
| Rethinking anxiety -Tedtalks |
The 15 Best TED Talks On Anxiety, Stress, and Fear. In particular try: Skills to face your fears given by psychologist Dawn Huebar "Every time you listen to your worry, you’re feeding it. Every time you feed your worry you’re making it stronger. But, when you don’t obey your worry, when you talk back to it, challenge it, corrected it, that’s a win for you.” |
| Centre for Clinical Interventions |
A Western Australian Government programme providing self help resources including information leaflets and worksheet on a number of topics, with a section focused on anxiety. |
| Don't Panic (App) |
Free app that has podcasts on that you can listen too when distressed, they cover a
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| Getselfhelp | Information, tools and relaxation techniques to help you overcome anxiety |
| HelpGuide | A series of American guides on a variety of common mental and emotional health issues (including anxiety) |
| No Panic | Information and helpline for those with anxiety disorders |
| The Mix |
A really useful site for all student related issues. |
Free 24/7 Helpline via PAM Wellness:
Alongside our inhouse wellbeing team we also have a Student Assistance Programme called PAM Wellness, where you can access in-the-moment confidential support and guidance. Just call 0808 196 3533 - it's free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PAM Wellness counsellors are there to listen to you whatever your problem, whether it is personal or student-related.
You can also contact the help line for financial, legal and medical information, such as budgets, physical health and landlord issues. If English is not your first language, let the cousnellor know when you call and they'll be able to help you.