Family

It is normal for families to experience issues and challenges. Examples might include but are not limited to ill health, bereavement, loss of work, family breakdown and finances. How people deal with family issues varies greatly. Living away from home at times might amplify how you are feeling and the emotions experienced. You might feel too far away to help or support you family, feel excluded from what is happening or even relieved that you are not at home. This is all completely normal.

It might be that you do not like being at home, or do not look forward to returning home during the holiday periods. Everyone’s experience of home and what this looks like is different.

What can you do to support yourself?

Talking– talk to your family if you feel able to. If you can, communicate about how you are feeling and what your worries are. If you feel unable to speak to your family, consider talking to another relative, a friend, the HE Welfare Team or the chaplaincy.

Allow yourself to feel – there are many emotions that you might experience. Allow yourself to feel and process these emotions. This is perfectly normal and healthy

Self-care – ensure you look after yourself as much as you can. Trying to maintain a healthy sleep routine, getting outside in the fresh air and eating well are important

Support- think about your support system and what this looks like. Having a support network or someone you feel able to speak to when you are struggling can be helpful, particularly when you are living away from home.

Where can I receive support?

Relate – Home | Relate

Young Minds – Family | Mental Health Advice For Young People | YoungMinds

How can we help?

If you would like to access support and arrange a meeting with our HE Welfare Team, please email HE.Welfare@loucoll.ac.uk.

 We also offer the following weekly during term-time:

HE Common Room:

  • Start the day right – Tuesdays 8am-9:30am
  • Cake and Chat – Fridays 2pm-3:30pm

Room TBC

  • HE Drop-In – Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm

HE Health Assured:

You can get support, information and advice through HE Health Assured which is offered independently of the college. You can also access free counselling through HE Health Assured and download their free app ‘Wisdom.’  Call 0800 028 3766. This line is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can utilise the chaplaincy service by:

Telephone: 01509 223741

Email: chaplaincy@lboro.ac.uk

Instagram: @lborochaplaincy

Mental Health First Aiders

We offer a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) service where students are able to call the Mental Health First Aid phone available Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 if they feel they need someone to talk to. Our staff will support you with various issues such as academic pressure, bullying, wellbeing support, panic etc.

Please call 07483 956433 or 07483 956434 if needed.