Supportive resources

The resources listed within this section are not intended to be used as a reading list and are by no means definitive. Some resources may be more helpful than others as different resources suit different individuals. Sections are organised by theme or presenting issue and then ordered into books, other links, documents or phone applications.

The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links.

General information

• Developing insight and understanding

Podcasts 

• Exam preparation and revision, parts 1, 2 and 3
• Facing finals: some psychological tips
• Can't work
• Mature students
• Advice for freshers
• International students 
• Can't stop work?
• Mindful breathing space
• Helping yourself to sleep
• Considering suspension
• Why people who need counselling don't come for counselling (Is this you?)
• The price of success
• The relentless drive for perfection: a student context
• The pressure to be perfect: ways of responding
• Self-compassion, parts 1 and 2

Academic life 

• Performing academically
• Freshers: adjusting to university life

Self and identity

• Building social confidence
• Improving self-esteem
• Living with a disability
• Sexuality and sexual identity
• Gender and transgender

Self-care

• Stress management and relaxation
• Getting a good night's sleep
• Mindfulness and meditation

Relationships

• Relationships and sex
• Family issues and pressures
• Losing someone close to you: grief and bereavement

Mental health

• Addictive behaviours
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Bi-polar disorder (manic depression)
• Depression
• Eating distress
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Self-harm
• Suicidal feelings

Surviving past and recent traumatic events

• Rape and sexual violence
• Surviving childhood abuse and childhood trauma
• Domestic violence
• Surviving trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)