Self help, websites and other organisations
There is a lot of information out there that might be helpful to you. We've accumulated a list of websites and organisations that we think might be relevant and appropriate for all kinds of issues.
Common Issues
There are a number of common issues students talk to us about, including anxiety, depression and exam stress.
- Anxiety - self help leaflet (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust)
- Anxiety UK
- Anxiety, Panic & Phobias (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
- Anxiety Canada - self-help resources for common forms of anxiety
- NHS - My Wellbeing College Bradford
- OCD UK
- Online video on worry and anxiety - Leeds IAPT
- Online anxiety workbook and other resources
- Shyness and Social Anxiety - self help leaflet (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust)
- Stress - self help leaflet (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust)
- Overcoming Health Anxiety
- NHS - Anxiety Control - audio guide (5m:42s)
- SANDS- stillbirth and neonatal death
- Bereavement (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
- CRUSE Bereavement Care
- Bradford Bereavement Support
- Bereavement - self help leaflet (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust)
- SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide)
- SCARD - support and care after road death and injury
- Winstons Wish- services for bereaved children
- The Childhood Bereavement Network
- Marie Curie bereavement support
- The Mix - Support and information for young carers
- Andy's Man Club
- Back from the Bluez - beating depression (CCI)
- I had a black dog - an animated film about depression
- NHS - How to cope with feelings (Video)
- NHS - Depression and low mood (Leaflet)
- NHS - My Wellbeing College
- NHS - How to tackle low mood, sadness and depression - audio guide (9m:45s)
- Royal College of Psychiatrists - Depression
- Students Against Depression
If you are unsure who to talk to, try speaking to your GP, Health Visitor or Midwife.
National Agencies
- Bright Sky via National Helpline and Bright Sky App
- Family Action - Survive & Thrive Integrated Children's Service
- Karma Nirvana – 0800 5999 247
- LGBT Foundation – 0345 330 30 30
- Mankind Initiative – 01823 334 244
- Men’s Advice Line UK – 0808 8010 327
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
- NHS - Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Together Women
- Women's Aid
Local Support
- Anah Project - Yorkshire & Humberside
- Bradford Council - Domestic & Sexual Abuse
- Bradford Council - Domestic & Sexual Abuse - Help & Support
- Bradford Cyrenians - Support for Men
- Bradford Rape Crisis - 01274 308 270
- Staying Put - Yorkshire & Humberside
- West Yorkshire Police - Domestic Abuse
- Women Centre - Calderdale, Kirklees & Bradford
What to do in an emergency
- If you are in danger and are able to talk, dial “999” to speak with an operator.
- If you are in danger and are unable to talk or signal your call is an emergency, dial “999 55” to be put through to the police, otherwise your call may be terminated.
To ascertain your situation and location, the police may ask questions that can be answered by tapping your phone.
The police may not be able to trace your call. Calls from a landline phone are linked to an address, however, calls from mobiles will only show your general location.
The police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse for example by making your home safer. The police are based in local safeguarding units and can be contacted on 01274 376 581 and 01274 376 744 and by email on bd.safeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Immediate online support by Women's Aid:
University Support Services
If you are at risk of homelessness, please contact our Student Life Team to discuss the support available.
- Email: supportandguidance@bradford.ac.uk / money@bradford.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01274 233218
External Support Services
Qwell - Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
Kooth Student - Online emotional wellbeing and mental health support.
- NHS - Pregnancy
- Bradford District Council - Are you pregnant or thinking about having a baby?
- Kirklees Council - Pregnancy and Maternity - Advice and Support
- Maternity Action Line - National Advice Line - 0808 802 0029 - open Mondays to Fridays, 10 am to 1pm.
- Pregnancy Crisis Helpline - Struggling with a pregnancy? We’re here to help. Call 0800 368 9296
- BEACON Bradford
- Migration Yorkshire
- Refugee Action - Support and advice for refugees and asylum seekers
- Solace - Psychotherapy for asylum seekers and refugees
- Harmless - user led organisation offering self harm support and resources
- Self Injury Support (formerly Bristol Crisis Service for Women) - self injury support service
- Self harm uk - self harm support for young people
- MIND - self harm and mental health resources
- Coping with Stress (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
- International stress management association
- MindTools - skills for dealing with stress
- Health and Safety Executive Web site