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:

• Podcast- Studenticast: Performance Pressure
• Podcast- Studenticast: Dating
• Happify: Overcome negative thoughts, stress & life’s challenges!
• Wysa: Your personal well being coach

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 alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, smoking or social media? Are you worried about your own behaviour or that of someone else? There are a number of ways you can take action - free and anonymously.

Take action yourself

• Listen to the podcast Studenticast: Substance use.
• Follow the online self-help programme 'Too much social media' on Gezondeboel. 
• Visit the Trimbos Institute website for reliable information about addiction and prevention.

Talk to an expert - free and anonymous

Would you like to discuss your questions and concerns with an expert? The prevention specialist from Brijder would be happy to offer you advice without judgement. Come along for an anonymous consultation, free of charge.  

Location

Plexus Student Centre, room 0.06C

Without appointment (walk-in consultation)

• Wednesday 11.00 -12.00: 17 Sept, 22 Oct, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
• Monday 17.00 - 18.00: 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec

With appointment

Prefer to make an appointment? Send an email to plexus@brijder.nl stating the following: 

• your given name
• your telephone number