Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

Welcome back second years and a warm new welcome to our first years. The start of a new term can be both exciting and scary. When something makes us feel nervous it usually means its important to us. But sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. Wyke have trained staff to help support you through those tricky first days and beyond.As a Wyke student you can reach out to any staff and they will be happy to point you in the right direction, whether it is finding your way to class or wanting someone to talk to we are here to help. When it comes your emotional wellbeing Wyke provide a range of support systems. UNIVERSAL SUPPORT Universal support is available to every single student in the college and includes: Specialist staff Health education programme Sport and Wellbeing Enrichments Access to healthy food Togetherall subscription Access to agencies TARGETED SUPPORT Targeted support is directed at students with specific needs and includes: 1 to 1s with ...

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/

ODD SOCKS DAY! Wear odd socks Monday 14th November This week the 14th November to 18th marks Anti-bullying week. The Anti-Bullying Alliance ABA is unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve a vision to: stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. But not forgoten in this are the adults around us that may be the victims of bullying also. ODD SOCKS DAY To mark the start of Anti-bullying week, the ABA has announced Odd Socks Day to celebrate what makes us all unique and spread kindness! So dont forget, wear odds socks as a mark of our individuality and remember to be kind to one another. If you or someone you know is affected by bullying please seek help and support from staff, and follow the link https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-and-support/

Thank you to all of you that supported, took part and engaged in World Mental Health Day at Wyke. And thank you to all the positive suggestions supplied by Wyke students.

10th -16th October is OCD Awareness Week. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. If you live with OCD, you will usually have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. It is estimated that 1.2% of the population in the UK have OCD. If you have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you have obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals and behaviours. OCD affects 1.2% of the population in the UK. A mix of different factors can cause OCD. The usual treatment options for OCD are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medication. If you have OCD you may find that it affects areas of your life like work or relationships. For advice, help and support https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/helpline/

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. Come and join us at Wyke Sixth Form College. The Listening Booth Together let's share our experiences of positive mental health. Share stories, advice and strategies that have helped with your own self care.You will have access to our very own listening booth in Oak 5. You can record your ideas annoymously through a microphone or simply jot them down on a piece of paper and drop in the box. All suggestions will go towards creating a mental health student support leaflet. There will also be.... games stalls music activities sweets prizes

The Bi Visibility Day story : The annual 23rd of September celebration started in 1999 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, created by three bi activists from the USA – Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida (also well-known as the creator of the bisexual flag), and Gigi Raven Wilbur of Texas. It has also been variously known as Bi Pride Day, Bi Day and Celebrate Bisexuality Day. The use of the name Bi Visibility Day instead started with UK with Jen Yockney, and spread first across Europe and then further around the world. That year it was marked in the USA, UK and South Africa: this list has grown to more than 30 countries in recent times. IT’S THE 24TH ANNUAL BI VISIBILITY DAY . The date highlights bisexuality and the challenges posed by biphobia and bisexual erasure, as well as celebrating the work of a growing number of local, national and international organisations around the world which champion bisexual visibility and equality. The following are...

ENOUGH is a Government campaign to stop abuse. No-one should live in fear of abuse. Enough is enough. We can all do our bit to keep women and girls safe. https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/ Reporting violence and abuse If you’ve experienced or witnessed abuse, you might want to report it. Who you tell will depend on lots of things, like where and when the abuse took place. Here you can find out how you can report it. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 999. There are also organisations who can support you with what’s happened.

Daily actions to help take care of yourself and others. Click the link for more information https://actionforhappiness.org/

World Suicide Prevention Day Saturday 10th September 2022 Creating Hope Through Action Globally every year over 700,000 people take their own life and many more attempt suicide. Creating Hope through Action is the current theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September, sending a message to anyone with suicidal thoughts that there is always hope. Suicide is preventable and we all need to work together. How can I help someone else? Signs of suicide are not always easy to spot. A person with thoughts of suicide may start giving away possessions, socially withdraw, start acting differently, impulsively or self-harming. You may notice this person speaks of feeling hopeless or worthless. Physically you may notice a lack of interest in their self-care and or appearance. They may be struggling with mental health issues. Sometimes there are verbal cues such as “ everyone will be better off without me ”. T...

Endings…. Summer holidays are upon us so that means endings. Second years will finish college for good whilst those of you in year 1 will be contemplating the end of a first year at college. Whether you are finishing completely or ending for the summer and returning in the autumn, all of you are experiencing some kind of ending. After all that build up to exams, exam stress and the focus on the academic, what now? It will be different for everyone, some will be embracing the end, some of you will be apprehensive about the end, whilst other will feel a bit numb, all that effort and angst and now its stopped. With endings also come beginnings. So how do I shift from an ending to a beginning? The transition for some will be swift with plans and schemes in place, for others there will be a time of gradual transition. There is no one right way, we are all individuals. But here is a checklist of things to consider whilst experiencing that transition. Make Plans. If not already d...

PRIDE… where did it start? 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK. On 1 July 1972 a ‘carnival parade’ of protest was held from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square London. It was the first Gay Pride in a city in the UK arranged for the nearest Saturday to the Stonewall date of 28 June. The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked a riot among bar patrons and neighbourhood residents as police roughly hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to six days of protests and violent clashes with law enforcement outside the bar on Christopher Street, in neighbouring streets and in nearby Christopher Park. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world. Check out what is happening in Hull Pride in Hull 2022 *Pride in ...

National Writing Day – June 23rd 2022 National Writing Day offers the opportunity to celebrate the many facets of creative writing. Writing allows us all the potential to express our own thoughts, feelings and ideas by putting pen to paper. Sometimes its about elaborate works of fiction, exciting and inspiring stories and prose or merely the chance to express our inner most feelings. Writing can be a shared experience or a personal journey. Sometimes when we are struggling with difficulties we find it hard to talk to those around us, but being able to write those feelings down helps us to begin the process of understanding ourselves and can manifest as poetry, song or a diary entry. The written word is powerful.

A guided mediation that allows you to reconnect with your physical being and become grounded and steady. Too many of us lose touch with how we are really feeling as we multi -task our way through the day. This exercise allows us to bring attention back to ourselves and refocus our energies in times of stress.

Working in mental health the subject of depression often comes up. What is it? Do I have depression? Mental health issues are different for everyone and we all experience the world in an individual way. However a few years ago WHO (The World Health Organisation) published an animated video where someone attempts to describe depression. It may resonate with some and not others but its definitely worth a watch if you've not seen it before.