Student Support


Mental Health

If you are worried about your health – or that of a fellow student – come along for a confidential chat.

We all have times when we feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. These feelings are normal and usually pass quite quickly, but you may need some extra support to get you through tough times. That’s what Mike, our mental health and welfare advisor, is here for. Don’t suffer in silence – talking about how you’re feeling with a trained advisor can help with lots of different symptoms, including:

  • Low mood
  • Lack of emotions
  • Loss of interest in life and others
  • Withdrawing
  • Lack of confidence
  • Low self-esteem
  • Confused
  • Erratic or unusual behaviour
  • Difficulty in making decisions
  • Suspicious of others
  • Inappropriate behaviour
  • Memory impairment
  • Poor concentration
  • Feeling tired and exhausted
  • Trouble sleeping
  • No appetite
  • Frightened and anxious constantly

Urgent help

Student Services
09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
01952 815222

Duty Warden
Out of hours and weekends
07976 881772

Emergencies
999 (and contact the duty warden)

Key information


Mr Mike Dalmeny
Mental Health Advisor, Welfare Support
01952 815473

Appointments
09:00 - 13:00 Monday and Friday
09:00 - 16:00 Wednesday

Drop-in sessions
13:00 - 14:00 every Wednesday

What can you do for me?

There are lots of reasons to come along for a confidential chat:

  • You think you might have a mental health condition but aren't sure what it is.
  • Feeling stressed or upset is affecting your studies
  • You have been diagnosed with a mental health condition
  • You have a diagnosis of a mental health condition pending
  • You are worried about a friend’s wellbeing
What support can the mental health advisor provide?
  • Ongoing individual support sessions
  • Identify academic and support needs
  • Help to cope with your condition
  • Support with course assignments and exams
  • Advice and support on mental health and medical care
  • Information on the Disabled Students Allowance
  • A link between you and the university
Other sources of help