Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

What is exam stress? Exam stress can be different things to different people, and the stress can feel different at different times.Many words can describe the feelings of exam stress, for example: Ovewhelmed Scared Anxious Weighed down Unable to focus Under pressure Angry Impatient Depressed Alone/Lonely What is exam stress? It can be characterised by physical feelings of "butterflies", nausea, sweats,needing to go to the toilet more often, dizziness and more. Sometimes we procrastinate. What you are experiencing is normal. If something is worthwhile and important to us we tend to feel nervous. In a sense it validates how important it is to us. If we had no nerves at all that would be unusual. So what can you do about it? Talk to someone. A friend, a family member, a teacher, a tutor, a counsellor. Research has shown that talking and naming feelings helps to deactivate the brain's fight or flight warning system which manifests as anxiety.

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety , a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. Mental Health Awareness Week, now in its 23rd year, runs from 15-21 May and is hosted by the charity, Mental Health Foundation. This year, the theme is ‘anxiety’. Across the UK, people are encouraged to get involved by sharing their experience of anxiety and the things that can help with the hashtag #ToHelpMyAnxiety. As part of the campaign, the Mental Health Foundation will be publishing guidance on how we can manage and improve feelings of anxiety and prevent them from developing into a more serious mental health problem. Get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week: Wyke are asking all staff and students to wear green on Friday 19th May to show a recognition and support for Mental Health Awareness Week During Mental Health Awareness Week use the hashtag #ToHelpMyAnxiety to share experiences of anxiety and the things that help It’s time to go green for M

National Stress Awareness month has been in place since 1992, recognising stress as a key factor that affects an individual's health both mentally and physically. If you are having difficulty with managing stress The Stress Management Society is offering online support and the opportunity to work towards reducing stress in 7 days . . The National Institute of Health suggests there are 7 steps to manage stress and build resilience. 1.Recognize and counter signs of stress. 2.Take time for yourself. 3.Try new routines. 4.Stay connected and make new friends. 5.See problems through a different lens. 6.Seek help with problems. 7.Talk to a health professional if stress is affecting your well-being, you feel you cannot manage the stress you’re experiencing For more information on this please visit The National Institute of Health

Welcome back everyone. Happy New Year. Although sometimes January can feel a little flat after the Christmas break.So now is the time to think about making self care a priority. What do we mean by self care? As we are all individuals our approach to self care will be as diverse as we are. So here are just a few ideas to get you started. Make yourself a new playlist for a new year, some upbeat tunes. Think about one thing in your daily food regime you could switch out to something more healthy. Be wary of New Year's resolutions, sometimes this can make us feel guilty if we don't 'stick' to them.So perhaps make them more manageable smaller but just as important steps. e.g. when I get home I will turn my phone off for an hour and read. Exercise, a short walk or a few stretches to start the day. Meet with friends, dont be afraid to talk. Try using 'I could' instead of 'I should

Although Christmas can be a wonderful time to spend with friends and family we understand that it can also be a tough period for some, so as we get ready for the christmas break we wanted to share with you information for external services which you can access should you require any support. Hull and East Riding CAMHS crisis team 01482 301701 5pm to 9am (out of hours and weekend support) Hull CAMHS Contact Point: 01482 303688 (Daytime support- 9am- 5pm) East Riding CAMHS Contact point: 01482 303810 (Daytime support- 9am- 5pm) East Riding The Emotional Wellbeing Service, 01482 335451 Text: TALK to 60163 Email: HNF-TR.SelfReferral@nhs.net Online: iaptportal.co.uk/erew.html Lets Talk Hull 01482 247111 (17 ½+) The Warren in Hull 01482 218115 SEED Eating Disorder Support Service: 01482 718130 SAMARITANS 116 123 Papyrus 0800 068 4141. THE MIX 0808 808 4994 online community, social, confidential helpline and counselling service CRUSE te

National Grief Awareness Week to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. It offers the opportunity to access bereavement support to all those grieving in the UK and to those working with the bereaved. To create a better understanding and raise awareness of the impact of grief. To create a better understanding of how to support those grieving the loss of someone they love. The key theme this year in 2022 is to open conversations and normalise grief. https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/ https://www.cruse.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/useful-contacts/ https://www.childbereavementuk.org/listing/category/support-for-young-people/