Self-help
Online resources you can use now
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You can use this information immediately to help yourself, or it can be helpful while you wait for further support. Take a look at the featured self-help pages and useful online resources below or browse the full A-Z list of support topics at the bottom of the page.
These resources are not meant to be a substitute for professional help, nor can we take responsibility for the content of independent sites.
Useful online resources
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Websites and guides
- Centre for Clinical Interventions practical help for common psychological difficulties
- Mind offer information and support for mental health problems
- NHS apps for Mental Health
- Student Space resource developed by Student Minds providing expert advice and support to help you through the challenges of student life
- NHS self-help guides cover problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol use, eating disorders, sleep problems and bereavement
- MMU Library Wellbeing Wakelet contains a collection of resources you can use to improve your wellbeing. You’ll find links to the Library catalogue (for print books and ebooks), websites, PDFs, podcasts and videos
- Royal College of Psychiatrists information on mental health problems, treatments and other topics, written by psychiatrists with help from patients and carers
- Start2 use your creativity to improve your wellbeing.
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Digital wellbeing tools
- Spectrum.Life provides 24/7 support as well as access to over 250 hours of self-help content.
- Kooth offers online text-based counselling support for young people (aged 25 and under) living in Greater Manchester, Qwell is available for anyone aged over 25
- SilverCloud online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) covering a range of topics
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Wellbeing podcasts
Listen to a series of podcasts to improve your wellbeing.
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