When thinking about a university experience many people think of the best times of their life, new friends, a new city to explore
Constant nights out and maybe a bit of studying, however this may be far from the truth for some people
In fact an NUS survey reported that around 8 out of 10 students in UK universities
experiences some form of mental health issue
With around 75 percent of mental health issues developing before the age of 25, teamed with the complex stress factors
Surrounding university life such as leaving family and friends at home, pressure to excel in
Educational and social life, and money worries. This is perhaps not a surprising figure
But it is not just the sheer amount of students that experience mental health issues that is the only problem
It is the amount of these people that do not seek help
More than 54 percent of respondents from the NUS survey who reported having experienced mental health problems said they did not seek support
1/3 said they would not know where to get mental health support from at their college or university if they needed it
So what can you do if you are suffering from something that is affecting your mental health at university?
While the list of different mental health issues is endless you could be suffering from depression
exam stress, social anxiety or many more
There is always somewhere to start and that somewhere is to talk
Talking sounds easy right? Well to people suffering from these conditions, it is their idea of a nightmare
While family and friends might be a great place to start, you may feel more comfortable speaking to an outsider
Universities offer lots of different pastoral care including counselling servicesm group therapy and workshops, on campus
Doctors, drop-in services for any of your mental health needs, and personal tutors and lecturers who will be ready to help you with your work load
Look up what your university is offering and how to get in contact through their website
Most have a mental health section, which includes lots of important contact numbers and emails
But there's always another option there are many websites and organizations,
specifically designed for students with a mental health issue.
Make sure to check out student mind or Nightline, the charity run by students for students
also, look in the information box down below for more charities numbers and websites that can help you with your mental illness
Lastly there are thousands of people attending the same University as you, while it may seem like the hardest thing to do
Maybe you could join a society
Talk to someone in your lecture, ask for someone to go for a coffee
As you never know if they could be in the same situation as you
struggling with their mental health
Leave a comment down below suggesting ways in which you have dealt with your mental health at university or
Places that you have been which have helped also, and if you're a university student yourself
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