Mental Health and Wellbeing
If your concerns are medical please contact your GP/medical specialist or call NHS 111.
If you have any non-medical concerns, please discuss this with your line manager or Head of Department in the first instance. You may also wish to talk to Health Assured, the Univerisity's employee assistance service, which can provide advice and confidential counselling via a 24 hour helpline.
Help can also be found through local charities and support groups:
York Mind: 01904 643364 https://www.yorkmind.org.uk
Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774 https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35): 0800 58 58 58 https://www.thecalmzone.net
Men's Health Forum: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Samaritans: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Provides guidance on
-Helping your mental health and wellbeing
-Where to get further support
-Additional advice for groups with specific mental health needs.
-Guidance for those with autism, learning difficulties or dementia.
Sourced from and links available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
- NHS fitness studio with online videos: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
- PE and home workouts with Joe Wicks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
- Women's Health Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwGBV6mXtBB3O-rEQpevYHA
- Gym videos: Gym groups have provided free online tutorials and workouts, including:
- Pure Gym: https://www.puregym.com/free-workouts/
- Fitness Blender: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos
-York Sport online workouts: https://www.york-sport.com/homeworkout/
- How to look after your mental health using exercise: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-to-using-exercise
- 'How to sleep during a pandemic - with Matt Walker' - TED The Interview
- '20 Simple Ways to Fall Asleep Quickly': https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-fall-asleep#section3
- How to sleep better: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better
- Happy Place:
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about love, life, loss and everything in-between.
- 'How to create meaningful connections while apart - with Priya Parker' - TED The Interview
- 'It's ok to feel overwhelmed - with Elizabeth Gilbert' - TED The Interview
- 'How to sleep during a pandemic - with Matt Walker' - TED The Interview
- How do you cope? With Elis and John:
Discussions with a range of guests about the challenges and hurdles they've faced in their life.
Domestic abuse - how to get help: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
-Covid-19 and domestic abuse
-Domestic abuse in a relationship: recognise it
Independent Domestic Abuse Services: IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence.
North Yorkshire Helpline: 03000 110 110
Helpline: 0808 808 2241.
Live web chat @ https://www.idas.org.uk