These exercises are for you if you are going through a crisis and need some support resources to work through. If you are going through a crisis right now and you need some help to calm down, try working through the steps below.

If you need immediate support, speak to a friend or family member you trust AND speak to a professional.

How to deal with a crisis

Think about your situation, calm yourself down and reflect. Use the breathing exercise below to help you calm down.
Speak to someone you know, openly and honestly.
Check in with your host university and tell them about your situation.
Check in with your home university and tell them about your situation.
Search online to find additional support resources or use the list of resources that you created earlier in this module.

Breathing exercise

You can look through the photos or you can listen to the voice recording. Do this exercise as many times as you need to, as it may help you feel calm. This website is not designed to be the only support you receive if you are experiencing a crisis.

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