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Dealing with Stress
Stress can have both a positive and negative effect on your life. Some people thrive on being stressed and perform at their best when under pressure. However, stress can become negative for a variety of reasons: if the results aren't what were hoped for, if things start to pile up or there is a realisation that you can't actually do something you set out to do.
It is important to note that the following is an outline of information about some ways that you can manage or deal with stress.
Personal Stress
There could be something happening in your private life that is causing you anxiety or stress. For example you or a family member could be ill, you may have suffered bereavement, a crime may have been committed against you or someone close - the list is endless. The nature of the problem, and the type of person you are, often determine how you feel you can or can't resolve a situation.
It may be a cliche but it's true that 'a problem shared is a problem halved'. There are a wide range of services available to students within the university - you can practically pick and choose who you would feel most comfortable in talking to. Many students may not realise that you can speak to the Student Advisor about anything at all. Whilst the Students' Union doesn't offer a Counselling Service we do offer a confidential listening service and have feel that helping students get things off their chest and begin to talk about their issues in a none judgement and independent environment can really help. You can also talk to the Student Advisor via MSN Messenger if you think you would find it more comfortable.
The University also have a Counselling service that you can use if you feel that you need to speak to a Counsellor. Students wishing to access the University Counselling Service need to attend a drop in session on their local Campus. For more information about University Counselling services you can check out the Mental Health and well being section of the University website.
Ultimately, if you have a problem, issue or concern and want to talk to someone about it then feel free to contact the Student Advisor to discuss your options and she can either offer you a friendly listening ear and/or refer you to someone who may be able to help.
Academic Stress
The effects of personal stress can have a knock on effect on academic performance, perhaps without you even realising it. You may have a hectic timetable, be struggling with adjusting to University work, or you could be finding a particular module difficult to grasp. You may have exams coming up that you are anxious about
What can you do about academic stress?
There are several things that can be done to ease the effects of academic stress. As with personal stress you can always speak to the Students' Union Advice service as a first point of call.
you can also acess the University Mental Health and Well being team. Each student should have a Personal Academic Tutor and you should feel able to speak to them if you feel that you are feeling too stressed about your study. They may suggest that a Student Progress Review might be appropriate - don't panic if they do! Student progress review procedures are intended to help support students when they are struggling or have concerns about/or are in a situation that is impacting on academic progression.
Mental health crisis/emergency
If at any point you feel that you are so out of control that you are concerned that you might cause harm to yourself then it is vital that you speak to someone about your feelings as soon as possible, or you may be concerned about the Mental health and well being of another student. You can confide in the Students' Union student Advisor, or any member of University staff that you feel comfortable talking to about your feelings. Bear in mind that whoever you speak to within the University, they may have a duty of care to protect your well being and depending on what you disclose they may not be able to keep what you say confidential - for your own sake. However, it should be made clear what information will be shared and about what may happen.
If you feel that you would like to speak to someone external to the University or need to contact someone outside of Office hours then you could contact your Doctor or a public organisation or charity such as:
The Samaritans, or you can contact NHS Direct.
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