Student Life | Issue 40

• Watch a film
• Go for a walk
we’re moving down the continuum.
But what does that look like? What
support is available and what can we
do to look after ourselves?
Below, are a number of support
services that can be accessed over the
Christmas period and beyond. Please
note, some of these may be closed
on Christmas Day itself. You can also
see more services on the pages that
follow this article.
SAMARITANS
www.samaritans.org
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123 for free.
Email jo@samaritans.org
Write a letter to: Chris, Freepost
RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090,
STIRLING FK8 2SA
Self-help app (available via website)
CAMPAIGN AGAINST LIVING
MISERABLY (CALM)
www.thecalmzone.net
Apps:
STAY ALIVE
Free on the Appstore.
Provides advice and resources to help
you stay alive and support someone
who may feel suicidal.
CALM HARM
Free
Self-Harm distraction techniques and
activities.
HEADSPACE
Free for some during the pandemic,
in-app purchases
Provides music and tracks to listen to
for sleep, meditation and for working
out
PRACTICING
SELF-CARE:
• Get creative! Draw,
colour in, make
something
• Listen to music
Call 0800 58 58 58 – Open 5pm –
Midnight, 365 days a year.
Webchat – Open 5pm – Midnight, 365
days a year.
• Exercise
• Have a bath or
shower
• Talk to a friend
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