Self-help tools

Online self-help is a free tool for those with mild to moderate symptoms of common mental health issues.

We want everyone struggling to get help as early as possible. Self-help is a good place to start if you're unsure whether what you're struggling with requires contact with the health service or not.
You decide when and how much time you want to set aside to work on yourself. Like all change work, self-help also requires an effort over time to experience improvements. Self-help is also used to get the most out of the treatments we offer.

Free Self-Help Tools:

Assisted Self-Help
  1. Mastery and mapping tools that help with common mental health challenges. Students get free access to the tool by contacting Sammen.
Bergen: 55 96 88 44 Sogndal og Førde: student@sammen.no Haugesund & Stord: thomas.mikkelsen@hvl.no
Psyken (Helse Bergen) (in norwegian)
Self-help modules designed for you who experience psychological difficulties and want to learn how to cope with your problems.
"EMeistring" / Electronic Coping Tool (in norwegian)
Free digital treatment for panic disorders, social anxiety or depression for adults. Students in Bergen, Førde, Haugesund and Stord do not need a referral to access the treatment offer.
Self-help course using cognitive therapy (in norwegian)
Self-help course using cognitive therapy.

Free Self-Help Apps

A team of psychologists, counselors, and students associated with the student welfare organizations in Norway has developed self-help apps that help with student-related challenges.
Lur - sleep better
Helps you sleep better and improve your sleeping habits.
Mot - feel confident
Helps you feel more free and confident when you're social.
How to download the app
1. Download "Attention Skills"
2. Write "student" in the field that appears in the app
3. Register with your email and password
Skjerpa - better your study habits
Helps you with your study habits, concentration and focus.
How to download the app
1. Download "Attention Skills"
2. Write "student" in the field that appears in the app
3. Register with your email and password

Get Help Choosing the Right Self-Help Tool

You can book a video meeting with professionals for more information and guidance on the various digital self-help tools available.