Self-help resources

Learn self-help strategies to help improve your mental health, personal relationships and physical health - and recognise when it may be worth seeking help.

Anxiety

Learn about anxiety and how to cope with the symptoms.


Exam Anxiety

Learn about exam anxiety and how to cope with the symptoms.


Bullying

Understand what bullying is and what to do if you think you're being bullied.


Deliberate self-harm

Find information about self-harming behaviour, including causes and coping techniques.


Depression

Learn about recognising the symptoms of depression.


Eating disorders

Find information about the causes and effects of eating disorders.


Grief and loss

Learn about how grief and loss can affect you and when to seek help.


Loneliness

Get advice on how to cope with loneliness and improve your social support networks.


Making the most of life: YOLO

Learn skills to deal with challenges and enhance your wellbeing through interactive online modules. YOLO is a research project, and your participation will help with future development of student resources.


Managing anger

Learn about techniques that will help you manage anger.


Managing sleeplessness

Learn about the effects of sleeplessness and get practical information on how to manage your sleep schedule.


Relationship issues

Advice on deciding whether to pursue relationships and how to deal with a relationship that isn't working


Relaxation

Learn relaxation exercises that can help you manage stress and anxiety.


Self-esteem and self-confidence 

Read about self-esteem and self-confidence and how you can boost yours.


Stress

Learn about stress, what causes it and how you can use different techniques to manage the effects.  


Substance abuse

Find resources that can help if you feel alcohol or drug use is a problem for you.


Suicidal thoughts

If you are feeling suicidal, please see help immediately. These resources offer 24/7 support services. 


Supporting a distressed student

If you're helping a distressed student, get more information on emergency and general support available at UQ.