Supporting You
Self-help resources
There may be some steps you can take yourself to help improve and manage your Wellbeing and Mental Health and there are lots of organisations, websites and resources that can help you with this.
For many of these topics we have produced self-help guides which also include links to resources and support services.
Follow the links below to find information on the topics which apply to you:
Health and Wellbeing resources
Reading Well self-help books
The University Mental Health Support Team, Counselling Service and Library have introduced a range of self-help books available for students and staff. Further details about obtaining these for free are available below:
"Reading Well" Books on Prescription titles can now be accessed from the University Library. The scheme provides self-help reading based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adults for a range of common mental health conditions including anxiety and depression.
Reference copies of all the books in the scheme are located in the Leisure Reading Collection in the University Library. Loanable copies are available from the Loughborough Public Library on Granby Street.
There are a range of ‘Mood-boosting’ books relating to mental health and wellbeing (novels, non-fiction and poetry) which are available to loan from the University Library too.
For more information on these schemes visit The Reading Agency website
Wellbeing websites
The below websites can be useful to help you manage your health and wellbeing:
NHS Live Well- Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing- 5 steps researched and developed by the New Economics Foundations
One you- One You is here to help you get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support
After a crisis
Self-help guide
Alcohol & Drug Use
Self-help guides
Alcohol use - PDF self-help information
Drugs - PDF self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Alcohol and you
Websites/ support services
Mind- Recreational drugs and alcohol information
Turning Point- Support service offering a variety of treatment options for alcohol and substance use
Frank- Honest information about drugs
Drink aware- information and advice
Alcoholics Anonymous- Support with personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics
Narcotics Anonymous- open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help
Anger Management
Self-help guides
Anger Management - PDF self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Controlling Anger
Mind self-help guide- How to cope with Anger
Websites/ support services
Respect- Information and support for people who are worried about their violent or aggressive behaviour towards loved ones.
Anxiety
Self-help guides
Anxiety - PDF self-help information (link)
Mind self-help guide- Anxiety and Panic attacks
Websites/ support services
Let’s Talk Wellbeing- Providing NHS psychological therapies
Anxiety UK- Advice and support
No panic- Provides information, support and advice for those with panic disorder, anxiety, phobias and OCD
Living Life to the Full- Offers help for mild to moderate depression, anxiety and insomnia
Anxiety online workshop- An online workshop about anxiety and looking at ways you may be able to manage it.
Bereavement
Self-help guides
Bereavement - self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Bereavement
Mind self-help guide- Bereavement
Websites/ support services
Cruse Bereavement Care-Offer advice and support for those affected by bereavement
SOBS (Survivors of bereavement by suicide)- Advice and support for those bereaved by suicide
Depression
Self-help guides
Depression - self-help information
Helping a friend or partner with depression - self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Depression and low mood
Mind self-help guide- depression
Websites/ support services
Living Life to the Full- Offers help for mild to moderate depression, anxiety and insomnia
Students Against Depression- offering advice, information, guidance and resources to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking
Let’s Talk Wellbeing- Providing NHS psychological therapies
Domestic Abuse in relationships
Self-help guides
Domestic abuse in relationships - self-help information
NHS self-help guide- domestic violence
Websites/ support services
UAVA (United against Violence and Abuse)- A consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services
Eating Problems
Self help guides
Eating problems - self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Eating Disorders
Mind self-help guide- Eating Problems
Websites/ support services
Beat- giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
EDISS (Eating Disorders in Student Services)- EDISS offers the following services, Peer support, Counselling, Recovery and Self-Help Groups, Online Befriending, Drop-in support and Volunteering opportunities. (appointments available on campus)
Exam Stress
Self-help guides
Exam stress - self-help information
Insomnia
Self-help guides
Insomnia - self-help information
NHS self-help guide- Sleeping Problems
Mind self-help guide-Sleep Problems
Websites/ support services
NHS- 10 tips to help insomnia
Living Life to the Full- Offers help for mild to moderate depression, anxiety and insomnia
Loneliness & Homesickness
Medical issues
Self-help guides
Medical issues - self-help information
Procrastination
Self-help guides
Procrastination - self-help information
Rape and Sexual Violence
Self-help guides
Rape and sexual assault - self-help information
Websites/ support services
UAVA (United against Violence and Abuse)- A consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services.
Relationships and Sexual Problems
Self-help guides
Relationships and sexual problems - self-help information
Revenge porn - self-help information
Websites/ support services
Relate- The UK's largest provider of relationship support including counselling
Sexuality
Self-help guides
Sexuality - self-help information
Websites/ support services
Leicester LGBT+ Centre- Provide information on a wide range of subjects that affect LGBT people’s lives including signposting and referrals to other agencies.
LSU LGBT Association- Provide a support network for every student who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and all other denominations of sexuality and gender.
Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings
Self-help guides
Suicidal thoughts and feelings - self-help information
Mind self-help guide- How to cope with Suicidal feelings
Websites/ support services
Urgent help- details of NHS services to contact in a crisis
Calm- Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide
Samaritans- 24 hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope
Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
Self-help guides
Surviving childhood sexual abuse - self-help information