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Anxiety Counselling , Created 9 Apr 2008
This is a really useful site which can help you not only with anxiety counselling but with broader advice about anxiety too:
counselling-directory.org.uk/anxiety.html
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Career development , Created 18 Apr 2008
How's it Going?
This links offers help on many aspects of student life:
worc.ac.uk/howsitgoing/
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Child care , Created 10 Apr 2008
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Citizen's advice , Created 5 Apr 2008
Test this: Warwick University Science Park
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Confidence , Created 10 Apr 2008
Without confidence life can be very challenging. Here is a site which may help you understand what confidence is and learn how to get more of it:
confidenceclub.net/
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Coping , Created 15 Jul 2008
Coping with depression is an important skill to learn, and one that can take time to develop. To get you started, why not take a look at these sites...
heretohelp.bc.ca/skills/managing-depression
rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/depression.aspx
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Coping with confusion , Created 9 Apr 2008
If you have been diagnosed with psychosis or if you feel that you may be suffering with certain symptoms of psychosis (for example, auditory hallucinations (hearing voices) or delusions), you can find further information at the following websites:
mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+Psychotic+Experiences.htm
healthyplace.com/Communities/Thought_Disorders/schizo/articles/frese.asp
‘Hearing voices’ otherwise known as ‘auditory hallucinations’ are considered to be symptoms of psychosis. However, there are various reasons why a person may hear voices. To find out more, contact the ‘hearing voices network’: hearing-voices.org/
Additionally, you will find that the University’s Counselling Service may be able to assist you further with any difficulties that you may be experiencing. You can contact them by telephone on: 01905 5107/5417 or via e-mail at e.hewitt@worc.ac.uk (Elizabeth Hewitt) or c.nield@worc.ac.uk (Claire Nield).
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Coping with self-harm , Created 12 Apr 2008
Sometimes life can seem incredibly difficult to cope with and harming yourself, for example through cutting, may seem like the only option. Perhaps you are using this as a means to help you cope with something that happened to you in your past or perhaps it is a coping mechanism for the stresses and strains that you are currently experiencing. Whatever the reason, it is common for people who harm themselves to feel as though they are the only ones experiencing this. However, you are not on your own and it is more common than people often think.
Some common forms of self-harm:
Cutting the skin with sharp object (e.g. knife, blade)
Burning the skin
Picking the skin
Hitting the body with an object or fists (e.g. punching or head-butting the wall)
Although self harming may be seen by many as unhelpful self destruction, it is also accepted that self-harming is in fact a helpful short-term way for certain individuals to release the tension and stresses that they are...
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Depression counselling , Created 21 Apr 2008
Counselling Support
Counselling can help with life issues in many ways:
worc.ac.uk/counselling/
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Diet , Created 22 Apr 2008
Healthy Eating, Diet and Nutrition
University of Worcester, like most other universities and colleges, is promoting healthy eating options and offering nutritional advice and information. Student Services in conjunction with Justine Bold, a Nutritional Therapist, have produced two healthy eating booklets.
Download them here:
www2.worc.ac.uk/howsitgoing/docs/Healthy_eating_1.pdf
www2.worc.ac.uk/howsitgoing/docs/Healthy_Eating_2.pdf
See also this helpful general advice site:
patient.co.uk/
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Effects of drug use , Created 15 Jul 2008
Drug Use
Signposting – SORTED – free and confidential drug and alcohol service for over 18s. North Nottingham: 01623-633510, 9am-5pm.
Useful Websites:
mind.org.uk/information/factsheets
rethink.org/about_mental_illness/dual_diagnosis/index.html
lifeline.org
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Effects of heavy drinking , Created 15 Jul 2008
Alcohol Use
If you want to learn more about the effects of heavy drinking, click the link below:
alcoholconcern.org.uk
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Exercise , Created 22 Apr 2008
Search for 'excercise' within this helpful general advice site:
patient.co.uk/
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Freedom from pain , Created 22 Apr 2008
Search for 'pain' within this helpful general advice site:
patient.co.uk/
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Freedom from stress , Created 22 Apr 2008
Anxiety can take several forms but is generally a feeling of distinct uneasiness that is characterised by both emotional and physical disturbances.
Emotional disturbance may include: feeling worried or uneasy, having difficulty sleeping and/or eating, and inability to concentrate.
Physical disturbances may include: increased heart rate and palpitations, dry mouth, increased perspiration, increased breathing and a need to run to the loo.
It is natural to feel anxious from time to time in reaction to demanding situations. Situations where we may feel anxious include exams; presentations; meeting deadlines; going on a first date; first day at university; first day at a new job. However, if this anxiety interferes with our day-to-day life or if we experience excessive anxiety due to a particular situation (e.g. one of the above situations or other(s)), then it may be causing us unnecessary difficulty. If this is happening to you then you may benefit from gaining assistance with the...
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Harm minimization , Created 15 Jul 2008
FRANK
Listing of Needle Exchanges – Nottingham and Area
Compass Adult Drug Service – Nottingham (0.42 km)
Telephone: 0115-911-4490
132 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3HL
Open: Needle Exchange and Drop-in: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-4pm, Wed 12-4pm and Sat 12-3pm.
Clinics: Mon 1-5pm (at Arboretum Shared Care), Tues 8am-12 noon (at Carlton Road Shared Care), Fri 8am-12 noon (at London Road Shared Care).
Acupuncture: Fri 2-3pm.
Appointments available on an individual basis.
Handel Street Centre
Telephone: 0115-841-7725
4 Handel Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JE
Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm. Sat and Sun 9.30am-4pm.
Needle Exchange: Tues only 11am-12 noon.
Framework – One Stop Shop Hucknall (6.04 km)
Telephone: 0115-955-2101
3a Vine Terrace, Nottingham, NG15 7HN
Open: Mon only.
Jaysons Pharmacy (6.45 km)
Telephone 0115-973-0353
3 Market Place, Long Eaton, NG10 1JL
Open: During pharmacy opening hours.
The Maltings – North Notts Community Alcohol and Drug &...
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Healthy drinking , Created 15 Jul 2008
Alcohol Use
If you want to know more about Healthy Drinking, click the link below:
alcoholconcern.org.uk
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Housing , Created 15 Jul 2008
If you have difficulties with housing these organisations may be able to help you:
Shelter (Nottingham)
Web: Shelter Nottingham
Phone: 0845 2 414 515
E-mail: admin@shelter-nhas.org.uk
Nottingham City Council: Nottingham Housing Aid
Web: Nottingham Housing Aid
Phone: 0115 915 3000
Minicom: 0115 915 3076
E-mail: housingaid@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Ashfield District Council
Ashfield Housing Aid
Web:
Phone: 01623 457252
E-mail: homelessness@ashfield-dc.gov.uk
Mansfield
Web: Mansfield Housing Aid
Phone: 01623 463129
Minicom: 01623 463444
E-mail: mansfieldhousing@mansfield.gov.uk
Gedling
Web: Gedling Housing Aid
Phone: 0115 9013652
E-mail: housingservices@gedling.gov.uk
Newark and Sherwood
Web: Newark-Sherwood Housing Aid
Phone: 01636 655546
E-mail: housingoptions@nsdc.info
Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe Housing Aid
Web:
Phone: 0115 914 8326
E-mail:...
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Income , Created 18 Apr 2008
For Welfare and Financial advice we recommend:
worc.ac.uk/wfa/
worc.ac.uk/wfa/38.htm
worc.ac.uk/howsitgoing/
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Life Skills , Created 18 Apr 2008
LIFE SKILLS
Life skills has become a popular concept. Here are three introductory radio programmes which explore what Life Skills can mean and ask whether Life Skills course and experts can help you:
bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/lifeskills.shtml (If you don't already have Real Player you will be asked to download it for free.)
STUDY SKILLS
Everyone can benefit from knowing how to study effectively and efficiently. Here are two helpful links from the University and from students themselves:
everest.worc.ac.uk/sole/
worc.ac.uk/studyskills/
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Living as a gay person , Created 9 Apr 2008
University is often a time to explore, experiment and to become and/or develop the person that you are. For some, this may mean revealing their sexuality to others for the first time.
In order to successfully ‘come out’ to others, it is important that you first of all are able to ‘come out’ to yourself. Whilst for some, their sexuality may have always been known to them, for others, it may be that they are only now beginning to realise and/or come to terms with their sexuality. This realisation may release feelings of uncertainty, distress, anger or turmoil.
In coming to terms with your sexuality, you will find that the University’s Counselling Service may be able to assist you. You can contact them by telephone on: 01905 5107/5417 or via e-mail at e.hewitt@worc.ac.uk (Elizabeth Hewitt) or c.nield@worc.ac.uk (Claire Nield).
Once you have come to terms with your sexuality, it may be that you feel ready to disclose your sexuality or ‘come out’ to others. Whilst this may be a...
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Local issues , Created 15 Jul 2008
To find helpful information on local issues please browse to:
nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
ocpn.org.uk/
thisisnottingham.co.uk/
bbc.co.uk/nottingham/
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Medications , Created 22 Apr 2008
If you would like internet-based information about medications, health topics, drugs and supplements; or if you would like to explore a medical encyclopedia, this USA site is one of the friendliest around.
medlineplus.gov/
This page is especially helpful if you want to understand more about your prescription drugs:
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
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Neighbours
Moving into a new place of any kind has unique challenges.....
http://cartoonstock.co.uk/directory/n/new_neighbors.asp
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New skills
When you have a new job you often lack the skills to do a perfect job. While this is perfectly normal it can be stressful. Here are some useful tips on dealing with stress.
http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/0-9/4health/stress/tfs_howi.html
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Our Health Exchange is a free service to all students and staff.... , Created 10 Apr 2008
It is currently at the pilot stage, which we are excited about.
The Health Exchange is a WEB 2 initiative, designed to use the internet for meaningful social connections and to improve quality of life.
We invite anyone at all in the Institute to sign in, complete a Health Chart, and explore the great features on offer.
Thank you and watch this space!
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Racial acceptance , Created 15 Jul 2008
mind.org.uk/About+Mind/Networks/Diverse+Minds/ is a scheme managed by Mind that campaigns and advises about the role that ethnicity and race play in mental wellbeing.
Rethink produce a factsheet, which can be accessed here... mentalhealthshop.org/document.rm?id=2817
Awaaz is a local organisation that provides support services to members of the Asian community who are experiencing mental health problems. They can be contacted on 0115 924 5555 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Awaaz are located at 198 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3HX
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