Student Stress

Despite the leafy backs, photogenic colleges, and teas in Granchester, life in Cambridge can be very stressful.
Studying as an undergraduate and post-grad. is sometimes lonely, pressured and wearing, and the signs of stress, anxiety and depression can present gradually and unwittingly:

• Poor sleep
• Social withdrawal
• Indecision
• Detachment
• Poor concentration and motivation
• Apathy
• Drinking to excess
• Emotional lability

The earlier you seek help the better. College Nurses, Supervisors, Directors of Studies, and Chaplains are well used to giving advice and support.
If that seems too close to home then do make an appointment to see someone at the Practice.

We have in-house counsellors who are very experienced to help besides the nurses and Doctors.
Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin Universities have good counselling services, and below are two links to recommended and useful sites for on-line CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

Useful Links

The Student Counselling Service is available to all undergraduate students in residence and graduate students on the register.
A dedicated University Staff Counselling Service exists for University employees.
Cambridge University Counselling Service

The Counselling Service is a free, confidential and professional service for all students at Anglia Ruskin University. Students talk to us about a variety of issues both personal and emotional, and study-related. You don't have to be in crisis and we are happy to help with any problem however small.
Anglia Ruskin University Counselling Service

Living Life to The Full On-line is a powerful new life skills resource.
The course has been written by a Psychiatrist who has many years of experience using a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach and also in helping people use these skills in everday life. During the development phase of the course, each module has been used by a wide range of health care practitioners and members of the public.
Living Life To The Full

MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.

Using flashed diagrams and online exercises, MoodGYM teaches the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy – a proven treatment for depression. It also demonstrates the relationship between thoughts and emotions, and works through dealing with stress and relationship break-ups, as well as teaching relaxation and meditation techniques.
The Mood Gym

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.
The Samaritans