Mental health advice and support

Is the service for me?

We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your situation in more depth and to consider possible options for support if you:

Have a previously diagnosed mental health difficulty, or
Are experiencing a range of signs or symptoms outlined below which are impacting on your ability to study and cope at university.

Common mental health difficulties that students experience include:

However your mental health and well being can also be affected by difficult times in your life, for example moving away from home or experiencing a bereavement. At times like these we can experience changes in the way that we think, feel and behave. For some of us these feelings occur to such an extent or for such a long period of time that they begin to affect our ability to cope with everyday life, and can develop into a more significant mental health difficulty.

Such signs and symptoms can include:

Thoughts – e.g. difficulties with concentrating; being distracted; thoughts being disrupted, slower or faster than usual; difficulty in making decisions; persistent negative thinking; lack of self belief.
Feelings – e.g. reduced self worth; prolonged sadness; elation; rapid mood changes; anxiety; panic; fear; increased irritability; feeling overwhelmed and out of control.
Behaviour – e.g. poor motivation; increasingly tearful; less active; disorganised; socially withdrawn; difficulty sleeping; poor life /work balance; a change in academic achievement; difficulty with planning and organising; agitation; difficult to relax.
Physical – e.g. fatigue; lethargy; nausea; tremor; palpitations; difficulty breathing; losing or putting on weight.

How to make an appointment

Please contact us directly and we will offer you an appointment as soon as possible. Referrals are also received from a student’s G.P. or mental health professional.