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Depression is among the most common mental health problems faced by
students. In this series of podcasts, we look at what depression is
and how it can impact student life, and offer some ideas and
techniques to help you through it. Drawing on cognitive behavioural
therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach for the treatment of
depression, they provide a framework for thinking about ways in
which depression and low mood can keep you stuck, and some
practical tools you can try out either on your own or with the help
of a counsellor. Importantly, these podcasts are not intended to be
used as a replacement for counselling or therapy for those who may
need it. Rather, the hope is that will give you some ideas which
might be part of a process of understanding more about yourself
and, ultimately, feeling better. Useful Links and Resources
Students against Depression:
https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/ - lots of self-help
materials including a Safety Plan template (see the Self Help page)
Dr Kristen Neff’s website:
https://self-compassion.org/guided-self-compassion-meditations-mp3-2/
- lots of resources including guided exercises on self compassion.
University Counselling Service Self-Help Resources:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling/self-help (see
the Mental Health section in particular for more useful links)
Points of Contact Emergency Services: Call 999 or go to Accident
& Emergency (A&E) if you are at immediate risk e.g. if you
are having suicidal thoughts and believe you might act on them
imminently. The nearest A&E in Oxford is at the John Radcliffe
Hospital: Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. See weblink for
Emergency Department of Psychiatry:
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/AM-075.15-Eme...
Your GP: Your GP is a point of contact for mental as well as
physical health and can make referrals to specialist services where
appropriate. See your college website if you’re not sure which
surgery you’re connected to. 111: Call 111 if you need medical help
quickly but there is not an immediate risk, or if you are unable to
contact your GP surgery (e.g. due to its being out-of-hours). As
well as physical health advice, this is a source of round the
clock, non-emergency advice on accessing mental health support.
Safe Haven: A late night safe space for people experiencing mental
health crisis (run in partnership with Mind). Open 6pm – 10pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You can self-refer on the
night from 5pm by calling 01865 903037 or email:
oxonsafehaven@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk College Support Your College
Welfare Team: Every college has its own setup but this may include
a Wellbeing Adviser, Welfare Officer or Dean, Chaplain, Nurse and
others. Check your college website if you’re not sure who to
contact. Your College Lodge: The porters can also help you access
support within college. If you need urgent support outside of
normal working hours, they will be able to alert an on-call Junior
Dean who can help you access appropriate support. Helplines and
Online Support Samaritans: 116 123. Emotional support helpline,
free to access, operates 24/7. NightLine: 01865 270 270. Run by and
for students, open 8pm – 2am, also offers instant messaging chat.
No Panic: 0300 7729844 OR 0330 606 1174 for the Youth Helpline
(13-20 year-olds). Operates 10am to 10pm, provides support for
people struggling with anxiety. CALM (Campaign Against Living
Miserably): 0800 58 58 58. Operates 5pm – midnight. “For people in
the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to
talk or find information and support.” Also offers webchat. The
Mix: 0808 808 4994. Support service aimed specifically at under
25s. Helpline is open 3pm – midnight, and there are also webchat
and text support services available. Togetherall: A safe,
professionally moderated online peer support community. Register
with your university email address to gain free access. The
Helplines Partnership: There are lots of other helplines and online
supports out there. This site helps you find organisations you can
contact quickly by phone, email or online, for a range of different
forms of support.
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