Supporting students who are experiencing Problematic Porn Use (PPU) – a pilot study in collaboration with Pivotal Recovery and University of Birmingham
Problematic Porn Use (PPU) continues to rise with some estimates showing 88% of 18-28 year olds watch porn, with 63% of those having started watching before they were 16 years old. Problematic Porn use has been disclosed in 4-6% of total registrations each year for the University’s Mental Health Service but the numbers of students struggling with this issue across the University will be much higher. It is easy to see how students can get trapped in a cycle of addictive behaviour when it comes to porn however access to specialist support is often very difficult and involves a long wait.
To help support students who are struggling with PPU, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Service have partnered with Pivotal Recovery in running a pilot study to provide students with free access to a professionally guided online programme, delivered by renowned sex and relationship psychotherapist and author Dr. Paula Hall and designed specifically with students in mind.
Unsure if your porn use IS problematic? Then you might like to take the Am I am addict? | Pivotal Recovery test on the Pivotal website.
If you do feel that Porn is having a problematic impact on your daily life, then you might like to register for access to the Pivotal Recovery course for students. The course consists of 40 pre-recorded podcasts and an online workbook which you can access and work through in your own time all aimed to help you explore and understand your porn use and make the changes so you can have a fulfilling life at University. You don’t need to register with Mental Health and Wellbeing Service to access Pivotal Recovery.
If you would like to receive more information about this free access to the Pivotal Recovery course, then please complete the form Access Pivotal Recovery – Pilot Student – Fill in form and you will then be sent an email with more details and next steps. This is confidential service, and no details will be stored on your University academic records or be viewed by anyone across the University.
Participant Information Sheet - University of Birmingham
Terms and Conditions - Pivotal Recovery
Who can apply for free access to Pivotal Recovery?
This pilot study is open to all current University of Birmingham students whilst there are licences available (up to 300)
Will anyone be told I am accessing Pivotal?
No not at all. Once you have registered your details you will be sent the code to access Pivotal course, and NO personalised information will be shared by Pivotal with the University about your course engagement.
No, this is a free pilot study and there up to 300 licences available. The normal cost of accessing Pivotal Recovery is approx. £95
What does the course cover?
You can find more information about The Pivotal Recovery Course - Pivotal Recovery course on the Pivotal website. The pilot study is a slightly condensed version of the course which has been adapted specifically with students in mind. The course consists of 40 pre-recorded podcasts and an online workbook which you can access and work through in your own time all aimed to help you explore and understand your porn use and make the changes so you can have a fulfilling life at University.
Is there a time limit to start and complete the course?
Once you receive your unique access code you will 7 days to enrol on the course. If you choose not to enrol you will be withdrawn from the study and you will not be contacted again. If you start the course then decide to withdraw you can email student@pivatolrecovery.org and you will be taken off the course. Once enrolled, you have 70 days to complete the course – and once completed and you have returned the anonymous feedback form about your experience then you will lifetime access to the content.
What other data is required?
After you have completed the course or disengaged you will be sent an anonymous survey asking about your experiences with Pivotal Recovery course and if you found it helpful.