Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, affecting our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
We want to use the term Mental-Wealth, as this allows us to focus on positive strategies and the things that we learn about ourselves to help us maintain our Mental Wellbeing.
Find a local NHS mental health helpline for 24 hour advice and support.
Local Health and Wellbeing services
We are excited to introduce our new health and wellbeing services map. You can navigate the map to find the services that are located in your local area as well as locating the services that are in Barnsley town centre.
Health and Wellbeing Directory
At College, we think it is important that you have the resources to access support within the community and across the wider region. Take a look at our health and wellbeing directory.
Live Well Barnsley
Support services and events in and around Barnsley are advertised on the Live Well Barnsley website.
50 Ways to Combat Anxiety
Everybody experiences anxiety, it is considered a normal mind and body response and can affect us all in different ways and at different times. If you are experiencing anxiety, try one of our 50 suggestions.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Interested in creating your very own WRAP? This action plan helps you strengthen your emotional health and wellbeing. At Barnsley College we offer WRAP within your study department as well as having available appointments at the Health and Wellbeing Centre. Please contact the Health and Wellbeing team on 01226 216 233 or email hwbc@barnsley.ac.uk if you are interested.
Mental-Wealth Tool Kit
Access our Mental Wealth Tool Kit for support and useful tools to maintain positive mental-wealth.
Counselling
Visit our Counselling page for lots of information, advice and guidance. Also access the College SPA referral form if you would like to access therapeutic support.
Emotional Regulation Tool Kit
Access our Emotional Regulation Tool Kit, it has information on how to enhance and manage your emotions and how to overcome stressful situations.
Support
Recently launched on Netflix, our students recommend Headspace Guide to Meditation.
Action for Happiness
Barnsley Compass
BBC Headroom
Beat Eating Disorders
Chilypep
Frank
IAPT
Mind
NHSGo
Overcoming uncertainty
Rethink Mental Illness
SafeSpot
Samaritans
Support for Loneliness
The Mix – essential support for under 25s
YoungMinds
British Red Cross – Loneliness