Looking after yourself at Christmas
The pandemic may have changed your plans for Christmas. Here we share some great resources to help you make decisions for the Christmas season.
Self-help videos
Watch this video to discover more about why we can be so tough on ourselves. Learn an exercise in how to lessen the voices of self-criticism.
Learn more about our changing moods and explore how to navigate changes in mood with wisdom and humour.
Stay social
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UAL Social events
Fancy virtual pilates, online tea and chat or a Netflix party film night?
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Discover online meditation
Help settle your mind during this difficult time with online meditation from UAL's chaplaincy.
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Get a companion
Join the new Arts SU companion scheme, which pairs up compatible students for chat and advice.
Take care of your mental health
Top 5 reading
- Coping with COVID 19 - a guide for students, from students
- Tackling client briefs and your mental health (via itsnicethat.com)
- Be kind to your mind (via creativeboom.com)
- Reading well for mental health (via reading-well.org.uk)
- 6 creative ways artists can improve communities (via theguardian.com)
Podcasts
Get help and support at UAL
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Counselling and health
We provide health and mental health support, as well as advice on faith-related matters.
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Money and immigration
Get in touch with our Student Advice Service for guidance on money or immigration matters.
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Disability and dyslexia
Support for students who are disabled, dyslexic or have another specific learning difficulty.
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Arts SU advice service
Contact Arts SU for confidential advice on academic issues, housing and more.
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