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Engaging with Distressing Content on University Courses and Placement

August 31, 2021 • Changing MENtality

In this episode, Caleb, Aidan and George discuss their experiences engaging with challenging and distressing content in and around their university courses and placement.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention (but no detailed discussion) of suicide, child sexual abuse, vicarious trauma, depression, and the Covid 19 pandemic.

If you are looking for support with suicide, including suicidal ideation, you can call the samaritans on:

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Or visit their website:

https://www.samaritans.org

If you would like support with vicarious trauma, you can visit:

https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/vicarious-trauma

If you would like support with child sexual abuse, visit:

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/sexual-abuse

If you would like support with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems, visit Student Minds:

https://www.studentminds.org.uk/jobswithus.html