Look after yourself

It is important that you take the time to look after yourself, so we've put together some resources to help.

You could follow the '6 ways to wellbeing', book onto our wellbeing workshops, check out the self-help leaflets or log in to Silvercloud.

Spend some time focusing on you.

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6 Ways to Wellbeing

Spend some positive time focusing on yourself.

Follow the 6 Ways to Wellbeing
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Support through the uncertainty of student life

Student Space: an online platform to support students' mental health and wellbeing.

Get expert information and advice
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Wellbeing workshops

Don’t wait until you’re experiencing hard times to come to our workshops. Come along now and understand how to manage your thoughts and feeling and succeed in your studies.

Find a wellbeing workshop for you

Self-assessment

Calculate your wellbeing score and use it to get the right support

Peer Wellbeing Mentors

ARU students who can help you through your university experience

'Talking about' podcast

Join our students as they discuss mental health and wellbeing
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Self-help resources

Download our self-help leaflets and find out the best ways to improve your wellbeing and keep a positive outlook.

Download wellbeing resources
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SilverCloud

Silvercloud is an online program to help you understand your experiences and improve your wellbeing.

See how Silvercloud can help you

Want to talk to someone?

The Counselling and Wellbeing Service is available to all students at ARU and offers a free and confidential service to promote mental health and wellbeing.

Cambridge: 01223 698276
Chelmsford: 01245 684271
Monday to Thursday: 9am–5pm
Friday: 9am–4.30pm

Need emergency help?

If you need emergency help, please take action straight away. If you’re worried about your safety, call 999 or take yourself to A&E.

Emergency help and crisis support