Worried about mental health
Statistics indicate at any given time approximately 25% of the general population are experience some mental health disturbance. Recent research postulates that the numbers are much higher for people enrolled in Higher Education than the general population. This said, symptom of mental ill health are a normal part of student life for many people. None the less, it is not a problem one needs to deal at on their own.
About one in four of us will suffer from some difficulty with our mental health in any one year. If you feel you may have problems, it is important to get the right sort of help as soon as possible.
You can either see your GP, or get in touch with Student Services where our professional staff will listen non-judgementally and offer help and advice if needed. All enquiries to Student Services are treated confidentially.
You can drop by to Student Services at the ASC (Advice & Support Centre).
Please see the Royal College of Psychiatrists website for info about common mental health problems, and the Scottish Recovery Network site for info on initiatives to raise awareness and promote recovery from mental health problems.
The following E-Books may be useful:--
E-BOOKS
50 ways to prevent and manage stress
Change your life with CBT : how congnitive Behavioural therapy can transform your life
How to be your own therapist : a step-by-step guide and self-harm, and heal the emotional wounds
Loneliness, stress and well-being : a helper's guide
Overcoming anxiety, stress, and panic : a five areas approach
Overcoming depression and low mood : a five areas approach
The stress-free guide to studying at university : a student's guide towards a better life
Unleash your dreams : tame your hidden fears and live the life you were meant to live