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Wellbeing Reading List Available at the University Library

Discover FREE reading resources to help you better understand your wellbeing, explore new perspectives and find practical ideas for looking after yourself and supporting others.

Created by Library and Colleague Wellbeing colleagues, the Wellbeing Reading List brings together reading on a broad range of wellbeing topics including anxiety, bereavement, menopause, relationships, stress, sleep, burnout, mindfulness and many more. The current list holds 984 titles over 112 topics. Each semester, the Library continues to add more titles to the collection, giving you even more opportunities to explore topics that matter to you.

Free to access through the Library, these resources are a valuable way to build your knowledge and understanding of wellbeing at your own pace. Whether you want to explore something you are experiencing, develop everyday wellbeing habits or better understand how to support someone else, the collection is a useful place to start. Titles are available in print from the Main Library and/or electronically, with details of how to access each resource included in the list.

Help the collection grow. Have you read something helpful, or is there a wellbeing topic you would like to see included? Send your recommendations to the Library Acquisitions Team or the Colleague Wellbeing Team using the subject line ‘Wellbeing reading list suggestions’. Suggestions for new titles and topics will be considered when the collection is being updated.

Explore the reading list alongside other resources on the Colleague Wellbeing webpage. You do not need to wait until you are struggling to make use of these free resources: they can support ongoing learning and reflection, as well as help you explore a particular concern. Reading can complement other support, but it is not a replacement for professional advice or urgent help. If you or a colleague needs urgent support, the following services are available:

 

Mental Health Support

Important: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to the closest Accident and Emergency department.

If you are struggling with your mental health and feel you may not be able to keep yourself safe, or you are supporting someone you are worried about, the following services are available:

  • NHS 111 Mental Health: If you need urgent mental health support, for example if you feel mentally unsafe or severely distressed, you can quickly and easily access support by calling NHS 111 and selecting mental health option 2.
  • If you already have a Crisis Line number, give them a call.
  • Samaritans – 24/7, 365 days a year: 116 123
  • Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment.

Non-urgent support - you need someone to talk to 

  • Samaritans – 116 123 (UK): for anyone, anytime.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Health Hero), Call 0800 358 5997 or +44 141 271 7555 (international alternative). Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are confidential unless there is risk of harm.
  • Find a local mental health service: How to find local mental health services - NHS