Mental health and wellbeing is a priority for all our students.  Your mental health matters, and it is important to take care of yourself during your studies. In this section you will find guidance on how to look after your mental health, build resilience and develop ways to cope through challenges.
Top tips for managing stress, anxiety and challenging times
Life as a student and a musician can be challenging at times, so we have put together these top tips to help you manage this.
- Take a moment to stop and acknowledge how you are feeling
- Notice what thoughts you are having. Are they helpful? Can you reframe them?
- Identify what triggers your stress, so you can avoid it, if possible, or reduce the impact
- Be kind to yourself and seek support if needed
- Focus on what you can control, solutions and
- Remember if things don’t go to plan, that’s ok - you can try again
- Learn ways to cope with things out of your control - focus on your emotional wellbeing and try some of these
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Support for your mental health and wellbeing at the ¶¶êŽÒ•îl
Our experienced Student Services team is available to all ¶¶êŽÒ•îl students, offering informal advice, useful information, a free in-house counselling service, wellbeing activities (such as free yoga and meditation sessions) and wellbeing resources.
There is also a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs), who are a point of contact if you are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. They are not therapists or psychiatrists, but they can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required.
All ¶¶êŽÒ•îl students can access , a free 24/7 online service that provides advice and support for those dealing with low mood, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Top tips for developing resilience
Things don’t always go to plan in life, and sometimes we are faced with challenges. These tips will help you to feel better equipped to cope with difficult times and bounce back from them.
- Believe in yourself – you won’t always get things right but recognise your worth, your strengths, your achievements and your capabilities. Be kind to yourself and be your own champion!
- Find perspective – the reality is that sometimes things don’t go to plan, but remember that not every stressor is the end of the world
- Learn from experiences – we usually learn more when things go wrong, than when things go right. Consider what lessons you have learnt, think about what you might do differently in the future and how you can develop and grow.
- Accept what you can and can’t control – focus on the things you can control, and the positive steps you can take
- Get support – reach out for support if you need it
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