Student Health and Wellbeing Sessions

Student Health and Wellbeing is of paramount importance at Act Fast. Our approach to health and wellbeing is specifically focused so that students can reach their full potential, be successful and enjoy their time at Act Fast. Our enrichment programme has targeted sessions designed to work in conjunction with students EHCP targets. You can view a list of our enrichment activities by clicking here

Apps to help support your mental health

These apps can help you support your mental health and wellbeing in conjunction with the self-help guides above. All the apps listed can be found on the NHS Apps Library, an online directory of trusted health and wellbeing apps that have been assessed to be clinically safe and secure to use. The apps listed have also been reviewed by health app evaluation and advisor organisation ORCHA. the text and make it your own.

My Possible Self: The Mental Health App

Free, with in app purchases

Take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour with the My Possible Self mental health app. Use the simple learning modules to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking. Record your experiences and track symptoms to better understand your mental health

Stress & Anxiety Companion

Free, with in app purchases

Stress & Anxiety Companion helps you handle stress and anxiety on-the-go. Using breathing exercises, relaxing music and games designed to calm the mind, the app helps you change negative thoughts to help you better cop with life's ups and downs.

Catch It

Free

Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and low mood with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing.

Feeling Good: Positive Mindset

Free, with in app purchases

Relax your body and mind with a series of audio tracks designed to help you build confidence, energy and a positive mindset.

Chill Panda

Free

Learn to relax, manage your worries and improve your wellbeing with Chill Panda. The app measures your heart rate and suggests tasks to suit your state of mind. Tasks include simple breathing techniques and light exercises to take your mind off your worrie

eQoo: Emotional Fitness Game

Free, with in app purchases

The eQoo app uses adventure games deigned by psychologists to help you increase your emotional fitness and teach you new psychological skills. You'll also find tips on how to communicate more effectively and maintain your mental wellbeing

Calm

Free, with in app purchases

We're the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. Learn the life-changing skills of meditation, and get more restful sleep ensuring you wake up feeling refreshed. You'll find video lessons on mindful movements and audio programmes taught by world-renowned mindfulness experts.

Young Minds

If you’re struggling with your feelings, you're not alone. We have loads of practical tips and advice here from young people just like you, as well as information on getting the support you need.

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