Mental health difficulties
If you have a long-term mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, PTSD or bipolar, you can access support through Disability Services. Please complete the registration form and you will be linked with one of our advisers. There are a range of adjustments we can put in place, some examples include:
- Support to catch up with your studies if you miss taught session.
- The right to request extensions to coursework deadlines or additional time to borrow books from the library.
- Extra time in exams.
You may also be eligible for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and we can support you to apply. This government fund can offer more support such as a study mentor, or specialist software to assist with note taking or planning. Please see the DSA section on the website.
You can also link with Wellbeing Services and there is a range of support either through appointments with advisers or 24/7 support online.
A guide to mental health support
Read our guide to find the range of support on offer to address emotional and mental health difficulties.
Student Minds
Empowering students to build their own mental health toolkit to support them through university life and beyond.
Mind
Mental health information from Mind, aimed at all students aged 18 and over in higher education.
Managing bipolar at university
Advice from the book Bipolar Disorder - The Ultimate Guide
Dealing with depression at university
Why you might become depressed, how it can affect you and what to do if you're feeling depressed at university
UMHAN: How do I share information?
Advice on sharing information with the University about your mental health condition from the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN).
UMHAN: Accessing mental health support article
Hear from a university graduate about their experience with mental health and accessing support.