To mark University Mental Health Day on 3 March, here’s a reminder from Student Support and Wellbeing of just some of the great support available to you.
Big White Wall
If you’re going through a stressful time or struggling with mental health issues, you can get free online support from Big White Wall. Watch the video for more details.
The service is designed to help people get support, take control and feel better. It provides 24/7 peer and professional support (with trained counsellors at all times) plus a range of wellbeing tools to help people self-manage.
The service is safe and anonymous.
To join, email the University Wellbeing Team at wellbeing@kent.ac.uk
Kent Student Social Support Network
The Kent Student Social Support Network, is a group of students who meet every fortnight to socialise and support one another through the ups and downs university life can bring.
Sometimes they also invite guests to run workshops such as relaxation techniques and assertiveness training.
To get involved email studentsocialsupportnetwork@kent.ac.uk
You can also find out more by following them on Twitter or by reading their blog.
Self-help guides and e-books
Check out the free wellbeing and study e-books available on the University website. Books range from exam and revision tips to managing stress and depression.
There are also excellent self-help guides available for free from the NHS website.
Wellbeing Zone
Sign up for the University’s free wellbeing app – Wellbeing Zone.
The app allows you to review your current wellbeing and makes recommendations to help you feel at your best.
Meditation CD
Learn how to relax with the help of a meditation CD created by a fellow student and University staff. Find out more and how to get the CD.
Oasis Garden
If you ever feel you need to escape reality for a bit head down to the Oasis Garden.
The garden is located on the land next to Parkwood and the Crab and Winkle Way in Canterbury.
Find out more
For all the support available check out the Student Support and Wellbeing webpages.
The fully-qualified Student Support and Wellbeing Team are also available to chat, confidentially, whenever you feel you need to.