Tips and Advice
This section provides tips and advice on how to manage mental health and wellbeing. We have divided the tips into three categories: looking after yourself, looking after your colleagues, and looking after your team. Click on the tabs to switch between the categories.
Looking after yourself
On this page, we focus on self-help; tips & advice to help you manage your own mental health and wellbeing.
Getting Help and Support
If you are struggling, and feel like you need additional support, there are a number of options available. There are a number of organisations that can provide more information and support about a range of problems, if you need urgent help. These are discussed in more detail on our Get Help page. If your situation is less urgent, you might consider the options below.
It can be daunting to talk to your colleagues and line manager about your mental health, but remember:
"It's better to raise a red flag before you're forced to wave a white one."
Here are some steps you can take:
- Talk to your line manager - they may be able to help you solve problems, provide additional support or adjust deadlines.
- Support from your Institution - most universities have an Employee Assistance Programme or similar, which provides confidential support and advice, often including free counselling sessions.
- Occupational Health - if the situation is more serious, occupational health may be able to help evaluate and support your needs, including giving you time off to recover.
- Your Doctor/GP - your doctor may have useful advice and can also prescribe medication to help manage your condition.
- Therapy - there are a number of different types of therapy available, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which can help you manage your condition. You can access therapy through the NHS, or privately.
More Information & Support
You can find a list of organisations that provide information and support for mental health issues on our Get Help page.
