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We all have mental health, just like we have physical health. Our minds can become unwell just like our bodies can. Your mental health can fluctuate and change at any time. Sometimes your mental health will have no negative effect on your life at all when other times it could be seriously affecting how you feel.
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If you're experiencing a period of mental ill-health, you may find you would like to talk to the University's Student Advice and Wellbeing team. The best thing to do is to seek support as soon as possible. The Student Advice & Wellbeing team is made up of professionally qualified counsellors and mental health advisers. They can offer one to one counselling, wellbeing and health advice. Email Student Advice and Wellbeing on saw@leeds-art.ac.uk
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Whilst counselling and more structured support can really help you feel better, it is important to know that it is not an emergency service. If you feel in crisis or don't think you can keep yourself safe call 999. Below are some details of helplines that are available at night or are 24 hour services.
Emergency services 999
NHS 111 for urgent,
but not life threatening care.
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LGI Tel: 0113 243 2799
Connect: 0808 800 1212
Connect is a telephone helpline open 6pm-2am every night of the year for people living in Leeds.
Samaritans: 116 123 free from any phone or contact the Leeds branch on 0113 245 6789
Samaritans provide round the clock emotional support.
National suicide Prevention Helpline
provide free, confidential support to individuals struggling with mental health concerns.'
0800 587 0800
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME 24/7 COUNSELLOR HELPLINE
You can access counselling support anytime you need it, the Student Assistance Programme Helpline is available 24/7 365 days a year, simply give them a call on: 0800 028 3766
WISDOM APP
As a member of the LAU community you have access to the Wisdom App - helping you track your wellness, improve your mental health and stay resilient during tough times. Live chat allows you to contact a Wellbeing Counsellor using live messaging and video calls.
We've made it as easy as possible for you to get the right advice when you need it most. It is totally anonymous, (unless you disclose significant risk to self or others) so no one will know you’ve chosen to use it unless you tell them. To join, simply search for the Wisdom App using the code MHA259216 or you can call the phoneline on:
0800 028 3766
CONSENT AWARENESS ON GOODCOURSE
Leeds Arts University is proud to be partnered with Good Course to support conversations about consent on campus. As part of this work, all students and staff have access to Good Course which is a resource bank of information, interviews and video content to help gain a better understanding of consent, sexual harassment and how to find out the best way to support people or find support if someone has experienced sexual violence or domestic abuse.
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Look out for information about Good Course during Welcome Week. Please bear in mind, this will cover some sensitive topics which will be discussed explicitly, which can bring up your own personal experiences of violations – however long ago they were. Please do whatever you need to feel safe and comfortable when using these resources.