Resources & Inspiration
On this page you can find resources related to the various health and well-being topics listed below. For each topic, the sources range from websites to books, podcasts, apps and more. To return to the well-being overview page, click here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Language | About | Source | |
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EN | World Health Organization (WHO): Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak |
Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak | |
EN | How to beat the corona blues: 10 tips | How to beat the corona blues: 10 tips | |
EN | David Bernstein, professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, gave a webinar on staying mentally healthy in times of the coronavirus. |
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EN | VIDEO: How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis | YouTube video: FACE COVID |
Stress & Resilience
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | Stress management workshop at UM | www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-career/developing-competencies/lectures-workshops-and-training-courses#Stressmanagement |
EN | Caring Universities: iCare Prevent module | www.aanmelder.nl/icarepreventmodule/wiki/480040/icare-prevent-module |
EN | Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency | https://llttf.com/ |
EN | Online courses to improve your well being | https://thiswayup.org.au/ |
EN | Self-help book | https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/ |
EN | Make mistakes and learn from failure / Video Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset | www.studentwellbeing.admin.cam.ac.uk/your-wellbeing/make-mistakes-and-learn-failure |
NL | Video - 'Wat veroorzaakt al die chaos in je hoofd?' | www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-2OE4AFCRE |
NL | Video – 'Ben jij klaar om te focussen?' | www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNp_v1aviBI&feature=youtu.be |
NL | Overcome stress, depression and fear – online training | www.mijnkwartier.be/ |
NL | Exercises for stress relief | www.act-online.nl |
NL | Training exercises | www.trainingfarm.org |
EN/NL | How other students cope with not feeling okay | www.ik-student.nl/en/index.html |
NL |
Support for everyone between 18 and 24 years old if things are not going so well |
www.allesoke.nl/ |
NL | Self-help guide and online chat with professionals | www.pratenonline.nl |
EN |
Understanding Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health |
https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/sleep-hygiene-mental-health/ |
EN | Assertiveness modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Assertiveness |
EN | Tolerating distress modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Tolerating-Distress |
NL | Piekeren module vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | https://mneme.psy.vu.nl/stophetgetob/week_2/dag_8_piekeren_en_opschrijven.html |
Books (Stress and Resilience)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
EN | Self-help book to manage stress | Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More |
EN | How to overcome stress and improve mindfulness | The Happiness Trap |
EN | A student’s guide to improving resilience | How to be resilient |
EN | Daily guided exercises to manage stress | Calm |
EN | How to recognise stress and overcome it | Overcoming Stress |
NL | Mindfulness workbook | Mindfulness voor jongeren |
NL | Workbook | ACT your way: Doen wat werkt voor jou |
Apps & Podcasts
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | Mood Tracker App | How Are You |
EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
EN | Podcast on stress reduction | The Science of Stress and Stress Reduction with Prof. Sonia Lupien |
EN | Stress management podcast | Headspace |
EN | Stress relief podcast | Motivation Monday |
EN | Podcast: Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos helps you deal with mental health issues, especially anxiety, stress and depression | The Happiness Lab |
EN | Stress Management App | Calm |
NL | Mental Health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
Low Mood
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | Online quiz to check your mood | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mood-self-assessment/ |
EN | Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency | https://llttf.com/ |
EN | Online courses to improve your wellbeing | https://thiswayup.org.au/ (see courses on depression, anxiety, insomnia and panic) |
EN | Brene Brown’s TED Talk on vulnerability and self-awareness | TED Talk: Brene Brown on Vulnerability |
EN | VIDEO: Discover cognitive-based therapy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_Bv_FBE-c |
NL | VIDEO: 'Hoe constructief is piekeren?' | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmv-AIPBPK0 |
NL | Overcome stress, depression and fear – online training | https://www.mijnkwartier.be/ |
NL | Self-help exercises | www.actyourway.nl |
NL | If you are thinking about suicide or if you are gloomy or depressed | www.113.nl |
EN |
Andrew Solomon’s TED Talk on depression |
www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_depression_the_secret_we_share?language=nl |
EN | Depression modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression |
Books (Low Mood)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | How to overcome emotional distress | Mind over Mood |
EN | Workbook to overcome low mood | Successful Problem Solving: A Workbook to Overcome the Four Core Beliefs That Keep You Stuck |
EN | A 5-step plan to cope with painful emotions (anxiety, depression, low mood) | Get Out of Your Mind and into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy |
EN | A self-guide on low moods and depressions | Beat the Blues Before They Beat You |
EN | Understand low moods and ways to overcome them | Lost Connections |
EN | Anthology of personal letters from people with first-hand experiences of depression | The Recovery Letters |
NL | A self-help book specifically for young people | ACT your way: Doen wat werkt voor jou |
NL | Self-help book | Mindfulness voor Jongeren |
Apps & Podcasts (Low Mood)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | Mood tracker app | How Are You |
EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
EN | Meditation and sleep app | Headspace |
EN | Dr Padesky’s “Managing Your Moods” podcast | Managing Your Moods |
EN | Podcast on the symptoms of depression and mindfulness as a solution | Mindfulness and Depression with Professor Zindel Segal |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
Anxiety & Fears
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | VIDEO: The Struggle Switch – how to manage anxiety | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCp1l16GCXI&list=PLU9QzmoT6EJdrlZ3UyEwRg6PgksNKd8Ci&index=7 |
EN | VIDEO: Avoid negative automatic thoughts | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2zRA5zCA6M |
EN | VIDEO: Discover cognitive-based therapy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_Bv_FBE-c |
EN | VIDEO: Coping with anxiety | https://www.ted.com/talks/olivia_remes_how_to_cope_with_anxiety?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare |
EN | Online treatment course | Beating the Blues |
NL | Overwin spanning, depressie en angst - online training | https://www.mijnkwartier.be/ |
NL | Online support in case of anxiety and depression | https://www.gripopjedip.nl/nl/Home/ |
NL | Anxiety relief exercises | Fit in Je Hoofd |
NL | Stop worrying | https://femkedegrijs.com/stoppen-met-piekeren/ |
NL | How to deal with anxiety | www.emetofobie.nl/cms/ |
NL | Overcoming anxiety | www.stopjeangst.nl/ |
NL | Fear of failure - dealing with overthinking | https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/ics/sz/so/blok/expiek.html |
EN | Anxiety modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Anxiety |
EN | Bipolar modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Bipolar |
EN | Health anxiety modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety |
EN | Panic modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Panic |
EN | Social anxiety modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-Anxiety |
Books (Anxiety & Fears)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | Exercises to manage anxiety and fear | The Feeling Good Handbook |
EN | Exercises to overcome fear | Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway |
EN | Self-help book to overcome anxiety | Rewire Your Anxious Brain |
EN | Self-help book on anxiety management | Anxiety Relief |
EN | Self-guide to anxiety and panic attacks | Dare |
NL | Angst begrijpen en er mee omgaan | Angst |
NL | Mindfulness bij angst | Angst beheersen met mindfulness |
NL | Aan de slag met piekeren | Boom Hulpboek Piekeren |
NL |
A self-help book specifically for young people |
ACT your way: Doen wat werkt voor jou |
Apps & Podcasts (Anxiety & Fears)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | PODCAST: How to overcome fear and anxiety | Mental Health Foundation Podcast |
EN | Mood tracker app | How Are You |
EN | PODCAST: Support with anxiety, stress and panic attacks | The Anxiety Show |
EN | PODCAST: Anxiety management | SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford |
EN | PODCAST: Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos helps you deal with mental health issues, especially anxiety, stress and depression | The Happiness Lab |
NL | PODCAST: Fear | Angstfabriek Podcast |
NL | APP: Resilience | Fit in Je Hoofd |
Highly sensitive & highly gifted
Links (Highly sensitive & highly gifted)
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | HSP coach and training | https://thehappysensitive.com/ |
EN | What makes a highly sensitive person? | https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-makes-a-highly-sensitive-person/ |
EN | HSP self-test | https://hsperson.com/ |
EN | Self-care exercises | https://www.ericwindhorst.ca/resources/on_being_gifted/gifted-adult-self-care-strategies/ |
EN | High sensitivity centre (UK) | http://www.hspsensitive.com/ |
EN | Online coaching and counselling | http://www.lifeworkshelp.com/ |
EN | A talk on high sensitivity | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQLBnUBKggY |
NL | Online coaching HSP | https://www.anahata-coaching.nl/personal-coaching/hsp/ |
NL | Website for and by HSPs | https://www.hooggevoelig.nl/ |
NL | Platform for HSP | https://hoogsensitief.nl/ |
NL | HSP coach | https://www.demaskerbloem.nl/?v=8846e0dd0a2d |
NL | Association for highly gifted persons | www.mensa.nl |
NL | Online training | https://www.psychologiemagazine.nl/academy/hoogsensitiviteit-als-kracht/ |
Books (Highly sensitive & highly gifted)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | Bestseller by Elaine Aron | The Highly Sensitive Person |
EN | Self-help handbook | The Art of Extreme Self-Care |
EN | Success stories from highly sensitive people | The Power of Sensitivity |
EN | Self-help book | The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide |
NL | Learn more about high sensitivity | Handboek voor gevoelige mensen |
NL | How to cope with high sensitivity | Leven met hooggevoeligheid |
NL | Learn more about high sensitivity | Het hoog sensitieve brein |
NL | Workbook HSP | Het werkboek voor hoog sensitieve personen |
Apps & Podcasts (Highly sensitive & highly gifted)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | PODCAST: HSP management | Highly Sensitive |
EN | PODCAST: HSP experiences and management | The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast |
EN | PODCAST: HSP coach | Highly Sensitive Self-Care and Empowerment |
EN | PODCAST: Health and wellness tips | The Highly Sensitive’s Podcast |
EN | Meditation and mindfulness app | Stop, Breathe and Think |
EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
EN | HSP management app | Mindfit |
EN | Meditation app | Headspace |
NL | PODCAST: HSP en hooggevoelig. Wat helpt? | https://podcastluisteren.nl/ep/Leven-Zonder-Stress-HSP-en-hooggevoelig-Wat-helpt-Renate-Simon |
Self-image & Identity
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | Self-care exercises for self-esteem | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Self-Esteem |
EN | Self-care exercises for body dysmorphia | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Body-Dysmorphia |
EN | Self-help for self-image | Self-Esteem |
EN | Young people talking about their experiences | http://www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences/depression-and-low-mood/depression-self-and-self-esteem |
EN | For all questions on gender identity | https://www.transvisie.nl/information/ |
EN | More on self-compassion | http://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/ |
EN/NL | Center for sexual health | https://www.ggdzl.nl/english/sexual-health/ |
EN/ NL | Discover your values | Personal Values Assessment |
EN/NL | LGTB organisation | www.coclimburg.nl |
NL | Tips for a positive self-image | https://www.ggznieuws.nl/home/5-eetstoornissen-die-vaak-voorkomen-maar-die-bijna-niemand-kent/ |
NL | For young people struggling with eating, weight and appearance | https://www.99gram.nl/ |
NL | For all questions about gender identity | www.transvisie.nl |
NL | Daily self-help programme | https://www.mijnkwartier.be/ |
NL | Online exercises | www.verkenjezelf.be |
NL | Centre for sexual health | https://sense.info/nl |
NL | Youth stories and guidance on sexuality | www.iedereenisanders.nl |
EN | Appearance concerns modules and worksheets |
https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Appearance-Concerns |
EN | Self-compassion modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Self-Compassion |
NL | Zelftest sterke en zwakke punten Universiteit Leiden | https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/ics/sz/so/webexpert/websmart.html |
Books (Self-image & Identity)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
EN | Improving self-image | Love for Imperfect Things |
EN | Self-help course book | Overcoming Low Self-Esteem |
EN | Improve self-esteem | Boost Your Confidence: Improving Self-Esteem |
EN | Self-help book on self-compassion | Self-Compassion |
NL | Overcoming perfectionism self-help book | De kracht van kwetsbaarheid |
NL | Mijnkwartier e-book | Gezond van geest in een kwartier per dag! |
NL | Self-compassion book | Wat je denkt, dat ben je zelf |
NL | Training self-confidence | Trainingsboek zelfvertrouwen |
NL | Improve self-esteem | Gezond zelfvertrouwen |
NL | Self-help book on self-image | Negatief zelfbeeld |
Apps & Podcasts (Self-image & Identity)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | PODCAST: self-worth TedTalk playlist | Talks for when you feel like you’re not enough |
EN | Meditation app | Headspace |
EN | Managing self-harm app | Calm |
EN | Positive mental health training programme app | Feeling Good |
EN | Improve self-esteem app | Happify |
EN | APP: therapy specifically for the LGBTQ+ community from someone who specialises in the LGBTQ+ community | Pride Counselling |
NL | Ontdek je kernkwaliteiten | Kernkwadranten |
NL | Geef je zelfvertrouwen een boost app | MyDailyLifestyle |
NL | PODCAST | https://www.365dagensuccesvol.nl/nl/nieuws/krijg-meer-zelfvertrouwen-in-13-minuten/11185/ |
Perfectionism & Worrying
Links (Perfectionism & Worrying)
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | Be okay with ‘okay’ – self-help course on perfectionism | https://www.studentwellbeing.admin.cam.ac.uk/your-wellbeing/be-okay-okay |
EN | Training exercises for perfectionism | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Perfectionism |
EN | The Perfection Detox (TedTalk) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPL2FE7ZPTg |
EN | Automatic thoughts | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2zRA5zCA6M |
EN | Exercises for worrying | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Worry-and-Rumination |
EN | Brene Brown’s TED Talk on vulnerability and self-awareness | TED Talk: Brene Brown on Vulnerability |
NL | How constructive is worrying? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmv-AIPBPK0 |
NL | Burn-out and perfectionism | https://www.psyned.nl/burnout/burn-out-voorkomen/de-relatie-tussen-burn-out-en-perfectionisme/ |
NL | Stop worrying | https://femkedegrijs.com/stoppen-met-piekeren/ |
NL | What is CBT? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_Bv_FBE-c |
NL | Daily self-help programme | https://www.mijnkwartier.be/ |
Books (Perfectionism & Worrying)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | Self-help book | The Mindful Path to Self-compassion |
EN | Self-help course book | Overcoming Perfectionism |
EN | Improving self-image | Love for Imperfect Things |
EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
EN | Strategies towards self-acceptance and freedom from perfectionism | How to Be an Imperfectionist |
NL | Overcoming perfectionism self-help book | The Power of Vulnerability |
NL | Self-help book on using mindfulness to overcome perfectionism | Goed Genoeg |
NL | Bestseller by Brene Brown | De kracht van kwetsbaarheid |
NL | Guide about self-worth, embarrassment and connection | De Moed Van Imperfectie |
Apps & Podcasts (Perfectionism & Worrying)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | PODCAST: overcoming perfectionism | Overachieving, Perfectionism and Living Life Juice with Mandy Lehto |
EN | Meditation app | Headspace |
EN | Managing stress app | Calm |
EN | Tackle perfectionism through CBT app | Mindshift |
EN/NL | Manage perfectionism app | Nice Day |
NL | PODCAST: Perfectionism is not always positive | Perfectionisme is niet altijd positief |
NL | PODCAST: Stoppen met piekeren | Stoppen met Piekeren |
Therapies General
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | General wellbeing support in Maastricht | https://mymaastricht.nl/get-settled/health/ |
EN | Student guidance at UM | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/student-guidance |
EN | UM psychological support | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/student-guidance/psychological-support |
EN | UM lectures, workshops and training courses | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-career/developing-competencies/lectures-workshops-and-training-courses |
EN | Improve your wellbeing | https://thiswayup.org.au/ |
EN | Acceptance and commitment therapy by Russ Harris | https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/ |
EN | How to resolve any dilemma | https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/10_Steps_For_Any_Dilemma.pdf |
EN | Making mistakes and learning from failure | https://www.studentwellbeing.admin.cam.ac.uk/your-wellbeing/make-mistakes-and-learn-failure |
EN | Making sense of CBT | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_Bv_FBE-c |
EN | The struggle switch | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCp1l16GCXI&list=PLU9QzmoT6EJdrlZ3UyEwRg6PgksNKd8Ci&index=7 |
EN | The world's largest network of licensed, accredited, and experienced counselors who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more | https://www.betterhelp.com/ |
EN | Mindfulness online course | https://www.bemindfulonline.com/ |
EN / NL | Anonymous conversations on physiological issues | https://ease.nl/ |
NL | Acceptance and commitment therapy | www.trainingfarm.org |
NL | What causes the chaos in your head? | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-2OE4AFCRE |
NL | Psychological and psychosocial help, online and by phone | https://mindkorrelatie.nl/ |
NL | Learn more about acceptance and commitment therapy | https://www.act-online.nl/ |
NL/EN | Guide for youths and their parents on a variety of topics (ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.) | http://www.brainwiki.nl/home |
NL | Information on psychosis, depression and mania | https://www.psychosenet.nl/ |
NL | Mindfulness stories by young people | https://mindyoung.nl/ |
EN |
15 Positive affirmations that can change your life |
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-15-positive-affirmations-can-change-your-life-0923157 |
Books (Therapies General)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | How to overcome emotional distress | Mind over Mood |
EN | Workbook to overcome low mood | Successful Problem Solving: A Workbook to Overcome the Four Core Beliefs That Keep You Stuck |
EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
NL | Managing negative thinking patterns | Je gevoel de baas |
NL | A self-help book specifically for young people | ACT your way: Doen wat werkt voor jou |
NL | Mindfulness-based exercises and meditation | Mindfulness: Voor een gelukkig leven |
NL | Overcoming perfectionism self-help book | The power of vulnerability |
Apps & Podcasts (Therapies General)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | ACT mindfully podcast | ACTmindfully |
EN | Meditation app | Headspace |
EN | Managing stress app | Calm |
EN | Tackle perfectionism through CBT app | Mindshift |
EN | App for diagnosing and treatment of mental health issues | BetterHelp |
EN | Online therapy app, chat with a therapist | Talkspace |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
Relationships & Family
Links (Relationships & Family)
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | A guide to navigating problems in family relationships | https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/family-problems-help-guide.htm |
EN | Self-help guide for children of alcoholics | http://www.nacoa.org.uk/ |
EN | Online store for mindfulness, relationships, health and healing | https://www.soundstrue.com/store/ |
NL | Mindfulness coaching for families | https://inliefdegedragen.nl |
NL | Support in case of divorce | http://www.tweehuizen.be/ |
NL | Online peer support | https://www.villapinedo.nl/ |
NL | Bereavement support | https://rouw.nl/ |
NL | Voor kinderen van ouders met psychische problemen | https://www.kopstoring.nl/site/Kopstoring/ |
NL | Voor kinderen van ouders met psychische problemen | https://www.kopopouders.nl/site/ |
NL | Als je in contact komt met kanker | http://www.toonhermanshuismaastricht.nl/ |
NL | Voor kinderen van ouders met een drankprobleem | http://www.drankjewel.nl/ |
NL | Support in case of: loverboy-problems, domestic violence, honour-related violence, sexual violence, trauma | https://www.fier.nl/ |
NL | Information on contraception | https://anticonceptievoorjou.nl/ |
Books (Relationships & Family)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | A guide to support family members with bipolar disorder | Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder |
EN | Dealing with abusive relationships | The Emotionally Abusive Relationship |
EN | How to heal broken relationships | The Power of Apology |
EN | Self-help book for caretakers | Breaking the Addiction to Please: Goodbye guilty |
EN | A self-help guide to overcome relationship problems | Overcoming Relationship Problems |
EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
NL | How to cope with a loss by suicide | Leven met zelfdoding |
Apps & Podcasts (Relationships & Family)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
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EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
EN | PODCAST: How to handle difficult relationships and heal broken ones | Family Relationships with Nicola Beer |
EN | PODCAST: Normalising the conversation on grief and bereavement | Where’s the Grief? |
EN | Stress management podcast | Headspace |
EN | App that offers mental health services, specifically focusing on relationships and couples therapy | Regain |
Eating problems & addiction
Links (Eating problems & addiction)
Language of site | About | Source |
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EN | Eating disorders self-help tools and tips | https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/recovery/self-help-tools-skills-tips |
EN | Online international recovery coach for university students | http://www.recoverycoaching.org/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=263697 |
EN | Exercises to tackle disordered eating | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating |
EN | Types of eating disorders | https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/e/eating-disorders |
EN | 70 Resources to support eating disorder recovery | https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/resources-eating-disorder-recovery/ |
NL/EN | Online support community for gaming addicts | https://cgaa.info/nl/ |
NL | Website for young people between 13 and 23 years old struggling with eating, weight and appearance. | www.99gram.nl |
NL | Online support for families of addicts | https://helpmijndierbareisverslaafd.nl/ |
NL | Online support for people with eating disorders (+ test) | https://weet.info/ |
NL | Online support for addicts | https://www.jellinek.nl/zelfhulp/ |
NL | Drugs information number and chat possibility | https://www.drugsinfo.nl/publiek |
NL | Brijder Jeugd gives information about alcohol, cannabis, drugs and gaming | https://www.brijderjeugd.nl/ |
NL | Website about anorexia and other eating disorders | https://www.proud2bme.nl/ |
NL | Description of anorexia nervosa, information about the physical and social consequences, causes and treatments | https://weet.info/ |
NL | Online treatment for people with eating disorders | https://www.etendebaas.nl/ |
Books (Eating problems & addiction)
Language of book | About | Source |
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EN | How to manage disordered eating | Understanding Your Eating |
EN | Manage eating disorders through workbook exercises | The Intuitive Eating Workbook |
EN | A guide for carers of people with eating disorders | Hope with Eating Disorders |
EN | How to take care of alcoholic parents | Adult Children of Alcoholics |
EN | A memoir of a family dealing with a son’s addiction | Beautiful Boy |
EN | For children of parents with an addiction | It Will Never Happen to Me! |
EN | Self-help book about self-compassion and the link between the mind and body | Body Kindness |
EN | Book of advice for members of the support system for a person recovering from an eating disorder | Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder |
EN | Self-help book for women recovering from eating disorders that focus on empowerment and self-discovery | Eating in the Light of the Moon |
EN | Step-by-step resource for recovery (ED) that includes yoga-based movement, body-awareness practices, meditation and journaling exercises | Befriending Your Body |
NL | Exercises for recovery | Gids voor herstel van eetstoornissen |
NL | A guide to recovering from bulimia | Bevrijd jezelf van eetbuien & boulimia |
NL | Self-help book for addiction | De verslaving voorbij |
Apps & Podcasts (Eating problems & addiction)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | PODCAST: Overcoming disordered eating | Love, Food |
EN | PODCAST: Tips for better wellbeing and managing disordered eating | The Body Kindness Podcast |
EN | PODCAST: A guide to a positive recovery | Phoenix |
EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
NL | PODCAST: A guide to recovering from disordered eating | Eerste Hulp Bij Eetstoornis |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
EN | PODCAST: on support and inspiration for people who are recovering from an eating disorder | The Recovery Warrior Show, Recovery Warriors |
EN | App for people in recovery (ED), includes support resources such as coping mechanisms, structured meal plans and a secure chat line | Recovery Record |
EN | App with tools to manage eating disorders | Rise Up |
AD(H)D & Autism
Language of site | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN/NL | Disability Support at UM | Video Disability Support www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/disability |
EN | A help guide for ADHD | https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/adhd-help-guide.htm |
EN | Tips for university students living with autism | https://university.which.co.uk/advice/student-life/living-with-autism-going-to-university |
EN | Tips for college students with ADHD | https://www.verywellmind.com/college-students-with-adhd-20820 |
NL | Autisme treatment | https://www.autisme.nl/over-autisme/behandeling-en-begeleiding/ |
NL | Autism self-test | https://www.parnassiagroep.nl/uw-probleem/autisme/test |
NL | Online AD(H)D self-test | https://www.mentaalbeter.nl/Pages/nl-NL/Volwassen-ADHD/adhdtest |
NL | Students living with ADD | www.jados.nl |
Books (AD(H)D & Autism)
Language of book | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Self-help guide for people with ADD | ADD: Friendly Ways to Organise Your Life |
EN | A guide for patients and their family members on ADHD | Driven to Distraction |
EN | Sensory strategies for living with AD(H)D | Fidget to Focus |
EN | Self-help book for adults with ADD | You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? |
EN | Self-help workbook for ADHD | Mastering Your Adult ADHD |
NL | Tips to focus better | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNp_v1aviBI&=&feature=youtu.be |
NL | A practical guide for people with ADHD | Hyper Sapiens |
NL | Understanding autism | Dit Is Autisme |
NL | For people living with someone with ADHD | Leven met ADHD |
Apps & Podcasts (AD(H)D & Autism)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Productivity app | Focus Booster |
EN | Productivity tracker app | BeFocused |
EN | Pomodoro app | PomoDone |
EN | Stay focused app | Forest |
NL | Unieke ADHD app | Super Brains |
NL | Timing app om structuur te verbeteren | Time TIMER |
Inspirational
Language of site |
About |
Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Inspirational ideas from all spheres of life | https://bigthink.com/ |
EN | Celebrate leadership and improve each other’s lives | https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership |
EN | The key to success | https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance |
EN | Why being an introvert is not a bad thing | https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts |
EN | Understand the power of perspective | https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story |
EN | Brene Brown’s TED Talk on vulnerability and self-awareness | TED Talk: Brene Brown on Vulnerability |
EN | Online store for mindfulness, relationships, health and healing | https://www.soundstrue.com/store/ |
NL | Video - “What veroorzaakt al die chaos in je hoofd” | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-2OE4AFCRE |
NL | Eat, live and think green | https://www.youtube.com/user/degroenemeisjes |
EN |
How to forgive |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-K5btaxEFY |
Books (Inspirational)
Language of book |
About |
Source |
---|---|---|
EN | A guide to spiritual enlightenment | The Power of Now |
EN | Self-help on time management | Eat That Frog! |
EN | A guide on self-worth, shame and wholehearted living | The gift of imperfection |
EN | Delve deeper into the impacts of mass media on our wellbeing and lives | Addicted to Distraction |
NL | Overcoming perfectionism self-help book | The Power of Vulnerability |
NL | How to eat and live sustainably | De Groene Meisjes |
NL | How to be vulnerable and accept your imperfections | Sterker Dan Ooit |
NL | A booklet on personal development | Coach Jezelf Naar Succes |
NL | Declutter your life with Marie Kondo | Opgeruimd! |
Apps & Podcasts (Inspirational)
Language of app/podcast |
About |
Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Meditation and mindfulness app | Stop, Breathe and Think |
EN | Self-care toolkit | Sanvello |
EN | Meditation and sleep app | Headspace |
EN | Positive vibes and motivation | Oprah’s Supersoul Conversations |
EN | Positive affirmations and daily motivation | ThinkUp |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
NL | Short stories from real people | Echt Gebeurd |
Mindfulness & relaxation
Links (Mindfulness & relaxation)
Language of site | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Mindfulness training | Mindfulness in Eight Weeks |
EN | How to overcome stress and improve mindfulness | The Happiness Trap |
EN | How to overcome emotional distress | Mind over Mood |
EN | Mindfulness online course | https://www.bemindfulonline.com/ |
EN | TedTalk on taking 10 minutes for mindfulness | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzR62JJCMBQ |
EN | Online store for mindfulness, relationships, health and healing | https://www.soundstrue.com/store/ |
NL | Self-help book | Mindfulness voor Jongeren |
NL | Mindfulness coaching for families | https://inliefdegedragen.nl/ |
NL | Mindfulness training in Maastricht | https://mindfulnessfabriek.nl/maastricht/ |
EN |
Mindfulness meditation workshop at UM |
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/your-career/developing-competencies/lectures-workshops-and-training-courses#Mindfulness |
EN |
Healthy sleep tips |
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips |
EN |
TedTalk on listening to your body |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nzOdgRdivo |
EN | Sleep modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Sleep |
Books (Mindfulness & relaxation)
Language of book | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | A guide to mindful meditation | Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics |
EN | Simple daily exercises to develop mindfulness | The Mindful Day |
EN | Daily 10-minute mindfulness exercises | The Little Book of Mindfulness |
EN | How to improve resilience through mindfulness-based training | The Resilience Toolkit |
EN | Self-help guide to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Embodied Presence and Inquiry in Practice |
EN | TED talk on taking 10 minutes for mindfulness | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzR62JJCMBQ |
NL | Mindfulness-based exercises to control anxiety | Angst beheersen met mindfulness |
NL | How to integrate mindfulness into your daily life | Voluit Leven |
NL | Mindfulness-based exercises and meditation | Mindfulness: Voor een gelukkig leven |
NL |
Overcome stress, fatigue and anxiety through mindfulness training |
Mindfulness |
Apps & Podcasts (Mindfulness & relaxation)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | ACT mindfully podcast | ACTmindfully |
EN | Daily mindfulness exercises app | Mindfulness Daily |
EN | Mindfulness meditation app | The Mindfulness App |
EN | Meditation and mindfulness app | Stop, Breathe and Think |
EN | Podcast on the symptoms of depression and mindfulness as a solution | Mindfulness and Depression with Professor Zindel Segal |
EN | Meditation app | Headspace |
EN | Managing stress app | Calm |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
EN | Mindfulness of the breath | Mindfulness of the breath |
EN | Watching Thoughts | Watching Thoughts |
Academic Life
Language of site | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | UM study advisers | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/student-guidance/study-advisers |
EN/NL | UM Student Deans | Video UM Student Deans |
EN/NL | Disability Support | Video Disability Support |
EN/NL | UM Profileringsfonds | Video UM Profileringsfonds |
EN | Improving your study techniques | https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/improving-study-techniques |
EN/NL | Take a break from studying and work on your health at the gym | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/sports |
EN | TedTalk on procrastination | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU |
EN | Relaxing in Maastricht | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/lifeum/relaxing-maastricht |
EN | Proofreading and writing coach | http://www.anikaswritingcorner.eu/ |
EN/NL | High quality tutoring and study support | https://successformula.nl/Maastricht/# |
NL | Tips to focus better | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNp_v1aviBI&=&feature=youtu.be |
NL | Study tips | http://www.studietips.leidenuniv.nl/index.html |
NL | Study strategies and tips | https://student.uva.nl/content/az/succesvol-studeren/studievaardigheden/studievaardigheden---tipsheets.html |
NL | Tips to focus better | https://www.psychologiemagazine.nl/artikel/beter-focussen/ |
EN/NL | ThesisSupportAll UM | https://library.maastrichtuniversity.nl/information-skills/thesis-supportall/ |
EN/NL | Student to student advice UM | https://library.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/peer-point/ |
EN |
NHS – eating well recipes and tips |
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/?tabname=recipes-and-tips |
NL | Study tips on procrastination | https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/ics/sz/so/uitdoe.html |
EN | Procrastination modules and worksheets | https://cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Procrastination |
NL | Hoe sterk is jouw neiging tot uitstellen - Universiteit Leiden | https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/ics/sz/so/webexpert/lps-l.htm |
Books (Academic Life)
Language of book | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Self-help on time management | Eat That Frog! |
EN | Strategies to stop procrastinating and improving productivity | The Procrastination Fix |
EN | How to avoid procrastination | The Anti-Procrastination Mindset |
EN | A guide to studying smart, not hard | How to Become a Straight-A Student |
EN | E-book on study stress | https://teachpsych.org/ebooks/mentortoldme |
EN | How to avoid distractions and better focus | Deep Work |
NL | Reduce stress and increase productivity | Een Opgeruimde Geest |
NL | Relaxation workbook | Nooit Meer Te Druk |
NL | How to be more productive | Getting Things Done |
NL | How to stop putting things off and start getting things done | Uitstelgedrag |
Apps & Podcasts (Academic Life)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Productivity app | Focus Booster |
EN | Productivity tracker app | BeFocused |
EN | Pomodoro app | PomoDone |
EN | Stay focused app | Forest |
EN | Improve productivity mindfully | Mindful Productivity Podcast |
NL | Podcast on increasing productivity | Hoe Krijg Je Het Voor elkaar? |
NL | Mental health app | Fit in Je Hoofd |
Sexual Harassment
Language of site | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | Reporting undesirable behaviour to the UM confidential advisor for students |
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EN | Reporting undesirable behaviour formally to the Complaint Service Point | https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/during-your-studies/complaints-service-point/step-step-plan-filing-objection-appeal-or-0 |
EN | Consent matters | https://www.facebook.com/consentmattersmaastricht/ |
EN/NL | Sexual health service | http://www.rutgers.international/programmes/netherlands http://www.rutgers.nl/ |
EN/NL | Centre for Sexual Health – free and confidential talks on sexuality, contraception and STD testing | https://www.ggdzl.nl/burgers/seksuele-gezondheid/ |
NL | Slachtofferhulp | https://www.slachtofferhulp.nl/gebeurtenissen/seksueel-misbruik-geweld/seksuele-intimidatie/ |
EN/NL | General Practitioner | https://hapmaastricht.nl/nl/aangesloten-huisartsen |
NL | Zedenpolitie | https://www.politie.nl/themas/seksueel-misbruik.html
0900-8844 |
NL | Veilig Thuis | https://www.veiligthuisgv.nl/
0800-2000 |
EN | Understanding consent | http://www.consentiseverything.com/#Home |
NL | Information on STDs | https://www.soaaids.nl/nl |
NL | Facts and figures on sexual health | https://www.loketgezondleven.nl/gezonde-gemeente/leefstijlthemas/seksuele-gezondheid/cijfers-en-feiten-seksuele-gezondheid |
NL | Sporenkaart Centrum Seksueel Geweld | Sporenkaart Centrum Seksueel Geweld |
NL | Slachtofferhulp Nederland - offers anonymous access to online closed and non-closed groups of fellow sufferers | https://www.slachtofferhulp.nl |
NL | Slachtofferwijzer.nl | https://slachtofferwijzer.nl |
NL | Stichting Landelijk Advocaten Netwerk Gewelds- en Zeden Slachtoffers (LANGZS). LANGZS focuses on legal assistance to victims of serious violence and sex crimes. | https://langzs.nl/ |
NL | Helpwanted.nl: for information and advice on online abuse | https://www.helpwanted.nl/ |
NL | Chatmetfier.nl: for help and information after all forms of (sexual) violence | https://www.fier.nl/chat-met-fier |
Books (Sexual Harassment)
Language of book | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | A self-help guide on starting the journey to recovery | The Rape Recover Handbook |
EN | Prevention course on sexual harassment | Trumping the Rape Culture and Sexual Assault |
EN | Overcoming PTSD and recovering from sexual harassment | Light Shines in the Darkness |
EN | Male survivors guide | Evicting the Perpetrator |
EN | Workbook for anxiety and worries using ACT | The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety |
NL | Understanding survival responses and processing sexual abuse experiences | Verlamd van angst |
NL | Healing after sexual harassment traumas | Helen van seksueel misbruik |
NL | A guide for victims of trauma | Echo’s van trauma |
NL | Coping with trauma | Sterker worden waar het pijn doet |
Apps & Podcasts (Sexual Harassment)
Language of app/podcast | About | Source |
---|---|---|
EN | PODCAST: Surviving sexual assault | What would feminists do? |
EN | PODCAST: survivors on sexual trauma and recovery | After |
EN | APP: safety app against sexual harassment | Circle of 6 |
EN | APP: connecting sexual harassment and assault survivors | Callisto |
NL | PODCAST: Facing sexual harassment on the streets | Seksuele intimidatie op straat |
NL | PODCAST: How to deal with sexual misbehaviour | Hoe verwek je seksueel misbruik? |