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Mental Health Toolbox

In this infobox, you will find curated collection of excellent websites, information portals, film series and YouTube channels on mental health in the context of university life and studying. 

We plan to keep expanding this resource. If you have something to share with your fellow students, please send it to (Central Student Counseling Service). We will review the content and post it here.

  • Mental Health Information Portal
    The universities in Cologne offer a portal with quick access to information on mental resilience and common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and addiction. The content is clearly presented: www.normaleralsdudenkst.de
  • Growth Mindset and Wellbeing Toolbox
    Are you familiar with the concept of a growth mindset? The Wellbeing Toolbox from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences offers self-care tips and guidance for fostering positive learning and life attitudes: www.hda.tu-darmstadt.de
  • AD(H)D Information and Self-Test
    Ever wondered, “Am I affected too?” The AD(H)D information portal includes an AD(H)D self-test, as well as detailed information on AD(H)D: www.adxs.org
  • Film Series from RWTH Aachen University
    "Because Your Mental Health Matters to Us" is an informative film series from RWTH Aachen University, created with therapeutic insights: www.rwth-aachen.de
  • Lili Goes Mental: Bielefeld University
    An active student group at Bielefeld University committed to promoting mental health in student life: www.liligoesmental.de (German website)
  • Workbook for Coping with Stress and Challenges
    The practical and freely accessible workbook "Doing what Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide" is available as a PDF download on the WHO website and is offered in various languages: www.who.int