MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Mental health difficulties can impact on your academic work and other aspects of university life Mental health difficulties not only have implications for the student involved, but often also for those around them: friends, colleagues, staff and family. It can present in a wide variety of ways, depending upon the individual Getting help Student Support Services Mental health services are available at your university. Support is confidential and you can get advice about a friend without giving their name. Your GP Once you are registered with a GP you can make an appointment to discuss your mental health. Talk Liverpool A free NHS service offering psychological therapies for those who are depressed or anxious. www.talkliverpool.nhs.uk Samaritans www.samaritans.org Available to talk to 24/7 365 days a year. Call Free 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org 36 and the circumstances. Changes in people's mood and personality can provide signs to how they are feeling. Unusual mood swings or social withdrawal might, for example, provide a clue that the person is experiencing some kind of emotional distress. If you think you or a friend need support or advice, help is available.
37 Publizr Home