Support for your mental well-being
Good mental health provides a strong foundation for study and work. It is important to seek help if you are not doing well. There are a range of ways in which you can work on your mental well-being. You can also turn to others for help and guidance. Take a look at the various options available.
Sometimes it’s nice to talk to someone. There are a range of options available within the university. You can contact Student Support Services via studentsupport@leidenuniv.nl or by calling: 071 527 8025. Or why not join one of the many workshops or training courses. Take a look on the workshops and training courses page and find the workshop that’s right for you.
Loneliness
Students can get just as lonely as anyone else. You can get support from a number of organisations:
- Rapenburg100 offers meeting and guidance for those experiencing loneliness.
- AntiLoneliness offers counselling, therapy and other services. Students receive discount.
- You can also contact the student psychologists.
- Podcast- Studenticast: Loneliness
Listening ear
Chat anonymously via @Ease
If you are you dealing with stress, loneliness, depression or something else, you can chat online for free via @Ease. On Mondays from 15.30 till 18.30 you can also drop by for a chat in person at Hooigracht 12 in Leiden. No appointment is required.
Handy apps and websites:
Take a moment to relax and find some peace and quiet. Rapenburg 100 offers free online meditation sessions for students:
- In English, Sundays at 18:00: Send a mail to join
- In Dutch,Tuesdays at 09:00: Send a mail to join
Take a moment to relax in the Mindfulnest
On the fifth floor of Beehive Student Centre in The Hague, you’ll find the Mindfulnest - a place where you can unwind by listening to guided meditations, playing nature sounds or simply enjoying the silence.
Download the Mindfulnest App
You can also enjoy Mindfulnest’s guided meditations at home for free by downloading the Mindfulnest app and logging in with your ULCN account. You can find the Mindfulnest app in the App Store and the Play Store.
Do you have questions about your own habits or are you worried about another person’s substance use? The Trimbos Institute researches and shares knowledge on alcohol, tobacco, drugs and mental health.
Protect your mental health - with Erik Scherder
Due to the selected cookie settings, we cannot show this video here.
Watch the video on the original website or