We will be celebrating University Mental Health Day on Thursday 14 March 2024. The Counselling, Health Advice and Chaplaincy service will be offering various events and activities at Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication from Monday 11 March to Thursday 14 March. Please join us for one of our workshops and events. We look forward to seeing you there.
Lots of students at UAL make contact with the Counselling, Health Advice and Chaplaincy team at UAL. We support students with a wide variety of concerns.
One of the most common obstacles to getting help in place happens when students aren’t registered with a GP (general practitioner.) It can be frustrating if you need help with your physical health, mental health or general wellbeing. Not being registered with a doctor can add to those frustrations.
Doctors can do lots of important things like prescribe medication, refer you to other services within the NHS and monitor your health conditions. There are so many good reasons why students should register with a GP where they are living while at university.
The NHS can help you find a GP in your local area.
UAL students can also register with Holborn Medical Centre.
So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t registered, do it now!
Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of year. This is a time for fun, family and friends. Sometimes these expectations can pile on the pressure. For some Christmas and the winter break can be a time of isolation, especially if you are not able to see your family and friends. Travelling home to visit loved ones or staying at university over the break can throw up different challenges.
Here we list a few resources that may help you manage your wellbeing over the festive season.
From all at UAL’s Counselling, Health Advice and Chaplaincy service, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Check out this ambient music which can help you focus on your studies.
Learn more about what you can do to maintain good mental health. Artists and creatives often face challenges, especially when dealing with a complex or challenging brief. Here are some great articles to give you some ideas on how to maintain your self-care and mental wellbeing while engaging in your creative process.
Sometimes we all need a bit of help to sleep better. Listen to the amazing work ‘Sleep’ by contemporary composer Max Richter. This composition is intended to be played all night to accompany a restful night’s sleep. Richter sometimes performs this work live with his ensemble for 8 hour concerts where the audience are invited to sleep as they listen.