Looking after your Health and Wellbeing is important, and the CDBS is committed to support and encourage the wellbeing of all. While we are working to create local initiatives, here is a list of resources available across the University to support Health and Wellbeing. Students The Advice Place (EUSA service): trained advisors helping students in an array of issues. https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace The Student Disability Service: support for disabled students. https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service Student counselling services: We support the mental health of all students at the University, using short-term counselling and referral to other services. https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling Staff Staff health and wellbeing hub: Information, resources, and services available to University employees, curated and updated by the HR and Health and Safety departments. https://www.ed.ac.uk/staff/health-wellbeing Other resources Chaplaincy: safe and welcoming service for people of all faiths and none https://www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy Crisis support: resources and contact details if you require help in a crisis, both at the University and around Edinburgh. https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/health-wellbeing/crisis-support/mental-health Coming soon Mental Health and Wellbeing group Central Area We are putting together The Health and Wellbeing group in the Central Area. The group is made up of volunteers that will help promote and establish a good mental and general health and wellbeing culture within the campus. We are planning to meet last week of May 2022 and bounce ideas on how to organise a Wellness Week, with activities to promote wellbeing, mental health awareness, services, and resources available. So, if you are interested, or curious, send an email to Maria Sanchez. This article was published on 2022-10-17
