Self Help Resource List

When you attend for an assessment appointment your counsellor may recommend some resources to assist you with the issue(s) you wish to work on.

Academic Issues

Institute of Academic Development (IAD)

Anxiety and Panic

No more panic

Depression

NHSinform - Depression

Students against depression

Drugs

Crew

Eating Problems

Beat eating disorders

Exam stress

Step by step guide to exam success (171.15 KB PDF)

Procrastination

Wait but why - how to beat procrastination

Self-Confidence

Mind: Self-esteem

Self-Harm

Penumbra: Edinburgh self harm project

Sexual Assault and Rape

Edinburgh rape crisis centre

Sleep

Addressing Difficulties with Sleep

Sport & Exercise

Boost your Mood

Stress

Student Counselling Service stress booklet

Student Counselling Service relaxation exercises

NHS inform: Breathing and relaxation exercises for stress

Stress Control - NHS Lothian

Suicidal Thinking

Mind: Suicidal feelings

Self Help Workbooks

Living life to the full

Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI): looking after yourself

Self help leaflets (Northumberland NHS)

Moodjuice self help resource site