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Wellbeing + Mental Health Support
Maintaining a Healthy Body + Mind
Our SQE students have full access to CareerHub, our employability platform, which offers hundreds of expert articles, videos and course webinars that deal with different aspects of wellbeing, from mindfulness, multitasking and menopause to sleep problems, anxiety, stress management and burnout.
Free Mini Career Site
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Be Well App
Ready to boost your wellbeing and thrive in your studies with our app, Be Well?
Our Mental Health First Aiders are Trained and Certified
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An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening
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Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support — whether that's self-help resources, external counselling services, the NHS, or a mix of these.
Our mental health support service is entirely free and if students need to make an appointment, they can do so through the CareerHUB wellbeing section.
Need Some Wellbeing Support?
Sometimes things can feel a little overwhelming, and you do not have to navigate everything on your own.
Before booking an appointment with a Mental Health First Aider, take a look at the wellbeing support already available to you:
BARBRI Be Well gives you access to 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, with tools and resources you can use whenever you need them.
CareerHub has practical resources to help with wellbeing and looking after yourself while studying.
Still Feel Like You Would Benefit From Talking to Someone?
If you are finding things difficult, feeling overwhelmed or have concerns about your mental health or wellbeing while studying with BARBRI, you can book some time with one of our trained Mental Health First Aiders.
We are here to listen, offer support and help signpost you towards further resources where appropriate.
Please note: These appointments are for mental health and wellbeing support and signposting. They are not a counselling, therapy or an emergency service.
If you need help with your course, enrolment, careers or another aspect of your studies, please choose the relevant booking or support option instead.
Our Mental Health First Aiders are Trained and Certified
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An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
-
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening
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Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support — whether that's self-help resources, external counselling services, the NHS, or a mix of these.
Our mental health support service is entirely free and if students need to make an appointment, they can do so through the CareerHUB wellbeing section.
What to Expect From a Mental Health First Aid Appointment
A Mental Health First Aid appointment is a confidential, supportive conversation where you can talk about how you are feeling and what might be affecting your wellbeing.
You can expect:
- A listening ear without judgement or pressure.
- Space to talk about whatever is on your mind, whether that is study pressures, exams, work, personal circumstances or simply feeling overwhelmed.
- Support to explore your next steps, including considering what might help you feel more supported.
- Signposting to further support where appropriate, such as your GP, professional mental health services or organisations such as Samaritans.
- A conversation at your pace. You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to say.
What it is not:
A Mental Health First Aider is not a therapist, counsellor or medical professional, and they cannot diagnose a mental health condition or provide treatment.
Think of them as a first point of support. Someone who can listen, help you make sense of what support might be useful, and point you towards the right next step.
Most importantly, you do not need to wait until things feel serious to reach out.
Our Wellness Policies + Support
Safeguarding Measures
At BARBRI we are committed to ensuring we fulfil our responsibilities in safeguarding any vulnerable adults who may be at risk of harm or exploitation, including abuse or concerns over students being drawn into terrorism (the Prevent Duty). Any student who is concerned about themselves or another vulnerable adult should directly contact a BARBRI Mental Health First Aider on the links above for advice on how we can assist with any safeguarding issues.
Read our Safeguarding and Welfare Policy.
Disability Support Inclusion
BARBRI provides a confidential, professional, and accessible service for disabled students or those requiring adjustments for other reasons, eg pregnancy. We set out to provide advice and guidance for prospective and current disabled students, and to ensure equal opportunity, access and attainment for our disabled students.
We support individuals with any impairment, disability, medical condition or injury, including those with learning difficulties, Asperger’s syndrome and autism, physical or mobility impairments and injuries, sensory impairments, mental health difficulties, long-standing illnesses or health conditions, temporary disability that lasts for (eg a broken arm or glandular fever), pregnancy, and trans students in medical transition.
Please contact BARBRI for further information, a confidential chat, or to arrange an appointment. Please contact our BARBRI London Team at +44 20 3855 0162 or international@barbri.com or BARBRI Altior Team at +44 2920 451000 or infoaltior@barbri.com.
Find out more:
- On the Disability Support Inclusion page you’ll find information about Disability Support Agreements. Click here to apply for reasonable adjustments.
- Also read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Student Support Policy.
Student’s Health Service
If you live in the UK, register with the National Health Service (NHS) to find a GP and access free health services near you. You can also download the NHS app to manage your GP appointments, prescriptions and referrals: NHS App and your NHS account
International SQE Prep students can find information about accessing mental health support in the UK here: UKCISA: International student advice and guidance
Bullying, Harassment + Sexual Misconduct
We take a strong stance against bullying and harassment and sexual misconduct at BARBRI. We have set out our policies and procedures in these documents:
Should you experience any such conduct at BARBRI, immediately report this.
If you’re experiencing bullying and harassment outside of BARBRI SQE Prep, do contact our Mental Health First Aiders for help.
Discrimination
We don’t tolerate any form of discrimination and ask that should you experience it at BARBRI, that you report it immediately. Here’s our Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
If you experience discrimination elsewhere, whether it’s at home, at work or anywhere else and it affects your mental health, please book a call with our Mental Health First Aiders to support you.
Domestic Violence, Hate Crime or Physical Assault
No person should accept any form of violence directed at them or their loved ones. Should you be in a dangerous position or be subjected to harassment or assault, please use the emergency contacts below. Also book a call with our Mental Health First Aiders to offer ongoing support.
Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour
Our Student Voice Policy aims to empower students to raise concerns that are in the public interest. We want to encourage students to report suspected wrongdoing as soon as possible, knowing that their concerns will be taken seriously and investigate appropriately. Our detailed complaints procedure and the form are available here: Student Complaints Form and once completed, the form should be emailed to ukstudentservices@barbri.com.
What to Do in an Emergency
Should you require emergency or crisis support, please contact a BARBRI Mental Health First Aider in the first instance or one of the following organisations who are experienced in helping people in times of crisis:
Emergency Ambulance or Police:
999
Samaritans:
116 123 | samaritans.org
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. They’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they’re taking action to prevent the crisis.
Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 200 0247 or 0808 802 9999 | nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
You may not know yet what kind of help you need, or if you’re even ready to ask for help. That’s okay. Calling the helpline is the right place to start: An expert advisor will listen to whatever you want to tell her. She’ll offer confidential and non-judgemental information, and if you’d like, help you make a plan.
Rape Crisis Centre:
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse. They are also the membership organisation for Rape Crisis centres across England and Wales. Together with 39 member centres, they work to deliver specialist services to those affected by sexual violence and abuse, and aim to educate, influence and make change.
Non-Emergency Police Services:
Wellness Support Available
BARBRI has identified a number of external support services, detailed below, which students can access free of charge and confidentially. These services offer a range of online and telephone services, including discussion groups, access to self-help materials and support helplines.
LawCare
www.lawcare.org.uk/
In the UK 0800 279 6888
Outside the UK +44 1268 921 600
BARBRI has partnered with LawCare, who provide bespoke mental health support services for those preparing and entering the legal profession. They offer useful support tools for those in need, such as peer support and access to their series of webinars titled Let’s Talk About It.
LawCare also provides free and confidential emotional support for anyone struggling with the pressures of a career in the law. Additionally, they offer training, resources and research that promotes positive change in the culture and practices of legal workplaces.
WhatsUp?
WhatsUp? provides daily tools that promote positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone in your organisation. Secure, confidential and non-judgmental, it allows your wellbeing department to instantly support those that need help most.
MIND
www.mind.org.uk/
0300 123 3393
Mental health charity offering free mental health support.
Side by Side is Mind’s online community, open 24/7: sidebyside.mind.org.uk/
Student Space
Student Space is here to make it easier for you to find the support that you need. However you’re feeling, help and guidance is available. Explore a range of trusted information, services and tools to help you with the uncertainty of student life.
The support provided by Student Space is safe, confidential and free. It has been developed collaboratively with services, higher education professionals, researchers and students to complement the existing services available to students.
Student Space is run by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity. The programme is funded by the Office for Students and Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. Student Space is available to all higher education students across the UK.
Rethink Mental Health
Support for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) mental health. Rethink Mental Illness is a leading provider of mental health services in England, and with over 90 services, they have the experience and record of success that makes commissioning them straightforward and effective. Using their wide range of skills and experience, they look for new ways to tackle the problems associated with mental illness and aim to offer innovative services that break the mould of mental health service provision.
International Bar Association’s International Guidelines for Wellbeing in Legal Education
The IBA’s ground-breaking report is a comprehensive resource designed to embed and promote wellbeing in the lawyers of the future while they are studying.
BARBRI is proud to be one of a handful of global law schools that are early adopters of the new IBA guidelines, demonstrating our commitment to implementing best practices and comprehensive support in this space.
The guidelines set out 10 recommendations, which BARBRI endeavour to implement in stages:
- 1. Acknowledge the importance of, and actively promote, wellbeing in legal education.
- 2. Abandon a view that wellbeing issues should be seen as signs of weakness.
- 3. Raise awareness of the different ways in which wellbeing can be addressed and prioritised.
- 4. Make a commitment to evidence-based, long-lasting change in addressing wellbeing and the challenges faced in legal education.
- 5. Continually assess and evaluate the efficacy of changes and initiatives designed to promote wellbeing.
- 6. Ensure policies and procedures reflect the importance of student, faculty and staff wellbeing.
- 7. Foster an open dialogue between students, faculty and staff, promoting a culture of trust and inclusivity.
- 8. Commit to addressing systemic problems, such as excessive competitiveness and lack of empathy.
- 9. Recognise intersectionalities, including the benefits to wellbeing of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion.
- 10. Share best practice examples in an ongoing dialogue both internally and externally.
Next Steps
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