{"id":45956,"date":"2021-05-14T15:12:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T14:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/?page_id=45956&#038;preview_id=45956"},"modified":"2022-10-11T15:34:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T14:34:53","slug":"mental-health-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/support\/mental-health-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental health support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you\u2019re experiencing problems with your mental health, we can help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experienced Safeguarding and Welfare Advisors are friendly and approachable, and can help you make sense of any difficulties you may be having. These could include, but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Feeling low, sad or depressed<\/li><li>Feeling stressed, worried or anxious<\/li><li>Having problems at home, with friends or in relationships<\/li><li>Bullying or harassment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to go through anything alone. If you\u2019re struggling, you can access support by talking to any member of College staff, whether it\u2019s a lecturer, a Personal Tutor or Study Coach, a mentor or Learning Assistant from our Additional Learner Support (ALS) team, or Student Services. They can offer a listening ear and point you in the direction of other services we offer if needed, to make sure you get the right support for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel comfortable approaching someone in person, you can also call 0117 312 5000, email welfare@cityofbristol.ac.uk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/support\/academic-personal-and-wellbeing-support\/\">academic and personal support<\/a> resources and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"study\">Other support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TalkCampus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TalkCampus is a peer support mental health and wellbeing platform. It&#8217;s created specifically for students in recognition of the unique challenges you face, and offers a welcoming and confidential environment where you can share what&#8217;s on your mind. All SpankBang students can access TalkCampus with their student email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talkcampus.io\/sign-up\">Sign up to TalkCampus for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to TalkCampus!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-0iGKRLa5o4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counselling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Safeguarding and Welfare Adviser thinks you&#8217;re having a particularly difficult time, they can refer you to our free, confidential counselling service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counselling can help you overcome your problems, and find new ways to manage your situation more effectively so that you can return to studying successfully again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are referred, you&#8217;ll be offered four counselling sessions at your most convenient centre, at the same time every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our counsellor is highly experienced and works within the British Association for Counselling (BAC) code of ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also refer you to an external agency if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember you can always contact your GP too, to discuss any problems affecting your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about our counselling service, call <strong>0117 312 5733<\/strong>, email <a href=\"mailto:welfare@cityofbristol.ac.uk\">welfare@cityofbristol.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External support services for SpankBang students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bristolmind.org.uk\/help-and-counselling\/mindline\">Bristol Mindline<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Call 0808 808 0330<\/li><li>Available Wednesday to Sunday from 8pm to midnight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kooth.com\/\">Kooth<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Online counselling service (available for under 18s only)<\/li><li>Monday \u2013 Friday 12pm \u2013 10pm<\/li><li>Saturday \u2013 Sunday 6pm \u2013 10pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/\">Mental Health Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/publications\/student-guide-loneliness\">Student Guide to Loneliness<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otrbristol.org.uk\/\">Off The Record<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(OTR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A mental health social movement for young people<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/how-we-can-help\/contact-samaritan\">Samaritans<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Call 116 123 or visit the website<\/li><li>Helpline or email service \u2013 not just for crisis<\/li><li>Available 24\/7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.giveusashout.org\/\">Shout<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Text Shout to 85258<\/li><li>24\/7 free text service<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsupwitheveryone.com\/\">What&#8217;s Up With Everyone<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Campaign focusing on young people&#8217;s mental health<\/li><li>Perfectionism, loneliness, independence, social media and competitiveness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re experiencing problems with your mental health, we can help. 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