We recognise that ethnic minority students may face more barriers when it comes to accessing mental health and wellbeing resources and support. This page includes resources around the Six Ways to Wellbeing and also how to reach out for further support if you need to.
Reform Radio - they are a multi-award winning online radio station and arts organisation working with local creatives, DJs and young people to develop and showcase new work via our online platforms.
Legacy 901 Radio - is an integral part of the African and Caribbean communities of Hulme, Moss Side and the surrounding areas. They aim to inform, engage, entertain and serve.
Rainbow Noir - a volunteer-led social, peer support and community action group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex People of Colour.
Alexandria Library - is an independent charity bookshop celebrating the cultural richness of the famous 'Curry Mile' of south Manchester and its unique diversity of people and communities.
HOME - they collaborate with artists from both the UK and around the world to produce and present exceptional visual art, cinema, and theatre experiences.
MIF - Manchester International Festival
Details of the societies available at the University of Manchester Students' Union.
It's easy for people within ethnic minority communities to feel that they are bestowed a label of ‘resilience’, from tropes of toughness and strength within Black communities to Asian ‘model minorities’. For many, these labels can affect the way they view themselves and can act as a barrier in accessing mindfulness practices. It's important to remind yourself that everyone is equally deserving of dedicating time solely for themselves.
Mindfulness can mean evaluating your self-talk. Perhaps society or stress has caused you to be unkind to yourself without you even noticing. Mindfulness is our chance to give ourselves unconditional love and address self-sabotaging behaviour.
Many people may think ‘being in the moment’ is a luxury that they don’t have the time for. It's important to remember that there's no right way to practice mindfulness. You can take 10 minutes to go for a walk, or a single minute to simply check in with yourself, your body and your mind.
The Diverse Minds podcast - it talks about race equality and wellbeing for a busy modern world through inspiring stories, interviews and case studies.
Therapy for Black Girls - conversations with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologists in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.
Meditation for Black Women - this channel is on YouTube.
If you're struggling with a particular issue or situation, there is further support on offer at the University.
The Mental Health Support Team offer confidential one-to-one appointments with students. If you would prefer to be seen by a counsellor from an ethnic minority background, you can request this when you ring to make your appointment.
Report & Support can be used to report instances of microaggression, harassment and discrimination and to get support from a dedicated advisor.
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+44 (0) 161 306 6000
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
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