We recognise that people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds 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.
It's easy for people within BAME 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.
If you're struggling with a particular issue or situation, there is further support on offer at the University.
The Counselling and Mental Health Service offer confidential 121 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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