Supporting Well-being and Mental Health at the UCL Academy
Student well-being and mental health is vital to ensuring healthy, happy and successful young people. The UCL Academy has a range of resources, information and support in school to ensure that the mental and emotional health of all students is supported. All staff are here to support students well-being and mental health.
There are often moments that we need to seek support. Ignoring your feelings and not speaking about it isn’t going to help you feel better. We want to share with you where you can get well-being and mental health support at the Academy:
YOUR TUTOR: The member of staff that probably knows you best of all. You see them every day. Let them know you’re not feeling your best or arrange to meet with them and discuss your worries. They can help and point you in the right direction.
YOUR FRIENDS: You really aren’t alone here and sometimes we forget that our friends are good people to speak to when we have worries. They can listen and offer support or advice. They might even help you speak to a teacher about it.
YOUR LEVEL LEAD: Another person who can help you with any well-being, mental health or safeguarding need. They are always there for your pastoral support. Speak to them and they will be able to offer support, guidance and advice.
THE ACADEMY SAFEGUARDING TEAM: Whoever it is you seek advice and support from, we are here to keep you safe. You can speak to the Safeguarding Team at any time. Mr Bowen, Mr White and Miss Geraghty are available for a discussion at any time.
We recommend a range of online resources for students and parents to use to support their well-being
WWW.KOOTH.COM
A free, safe and anonymous mental health community that offers information, advice, text-based counselling and discussion boards to support well-being.
WWW.YOUNGMINDS.ORG.UK
An online charity specialising in supporting young people with mental health needs. Contact them through their website.
WWW.THEMIX.ORG.UK
Support for under 25s for exam stress, mental health needs, financial support, alcohol, drugs or sex and relationships.
WWW.YOUTHACCESS.ORG.UK
A network that can help you find a mental health or wellbeing service. Counselling, therapy, legal support, sex & relationships support.
SHOUT 85258 www.giveusashout.org
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
WWW.TELLMI.HELP
A free, safe and anonymous app-based service that helps you to talk about your emotional and mental health needs.
A london-based digital resource for young people and families drawing together well-being and mental health resources including how to access urgent help for your emotional well-being.
This is a website that provides information and resources for children, young people, parents, carers, and professionals who are looking for mental health and wellbeing help or support. You can access urgent help or longer term help for mental and emotional wellbeing from a range of NHS and other local services.
SUPPORT IN A CRISIS
THE SAMARITANS
Call 116 123 to get immediate support
SHOUT CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text “YM” to 85258
CHILDLINE
Call 0800 1111 for immediate support
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IS IN DANGER, ALWAYS CALL 999 TO REPORT THIS.
CAMHS and mental health professionals supporting you in school
We have a student self-referral email address in school and access to psychotherapy and counselling on the school site. Your level lead and the safeguarding team can support in making a referral to the appropriate service.
Mental Health and well-being services in school
MAKE A SELF REFERRAL BY EMAIL:
[email protected]
This is a confidential email that goes directly to a mental health professional. You can send a self-referral and arrange for counselling or support.
MHST:
A mental health service in school that we can refer you to for regular therapy. You may have a low mood or be in need of emotional support.
You can email [email protected] or speak to your level lead to access this service.
CAMHS:
A mental health service providing psychotherapy and counselling for young people either in school or at the Tavistock Centre.
You can email [email protected] or speak to your level lead to access this service.
