“Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.” (World Health Organization)
If you think you might be suffering from a mental health problem, do not hesitate to speak to your GP. If you need any tips to prepare for your appointment, please find some useful suggestions on the Mind website. To find a GP and other services near you, please click here.
Browse the Students' Association website to discover how BPP can help you manage your mental wellbeing. You will find direct links to Counselling services, Learning Support resources, and useful information from our Safeguarding team.
Access the NHS Mental Health Services website to find out how to get urgent assistance, such as therapy, counselling and local mental health services.
Mind offers a wide range of resources and information about mental wellbeing. If you would like to speak to their team about mental health problems
and treatments, or you need information regarding services, please call their Helplines or read their Guides to Support and Services.
Mind has also put together a great list of videos, tips and tools to help students like you take care of their mental wellbeing and manage their student life. To discover these resources, please visit the Student Mental Health Hub.
Togetherall is a mental health virtual service managed by clinical professionals which offers a 24/7 online support and access to courses and resources.
Mindfulness is a practice that involves staying in the present and paying attention to your body, feelings, and surroundings. It can help you to feel calmer and be more self-aware. It can be practised anywhere at any time, you do not need any equipment, and it can be integrated with meditation and breathing exercises.
Don't forget that, as a BPP student, you have free access to LinkedIn Learning where you can find some fantastic Mindfulness courses such as the ones below:
Practising yoga regularly can bring many benefits to your body and mind.
Yoga can improve flexibility, enhance your physical strength, improve your posture and balance, boost your mood, and develop brain functioning.
NHS - Vinyasa flow yoga video: this style of yoga "places strong emphasis on connecting the breath with the yoga poses" and could be described as "meditation in motion".
Mind - Support your Wellbeing with Yoga: Richmond Borough Mind has created a yoga activity sheet with simple but effective exercises and tips.
Use your student account to access this LinkedIn Learning course and learn exercises you can do at your desk. Chair Work: Yoga Fitness and Stretching at Your Desk.
Mental health and sleep are closely linked; a good sleep helps you to release the stress of the day and can improve your mental and physical wellbeing; moreover, it can improve memory and enhance learning. If you are having problems sleeping, you could try these tips suggested by Mind.
Did you know that as a BPP student, you can access LinkedIn Learning courses for free? Why don’t you check this out?: Winding Down: Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Connecting with nature can boost your mood, enhance concentration, reduce anxiety, and improve your physical health. A few simple things you could try are going for a walk in your local park, have your meals outdoors, or even just grow plants and flowers in your home.
This reading list provides an overview of some of the Study Support resources that are available from the BPP Library.
