Concerned for your own mental health or the mental health of others?

How’s it going?

Sometimes we know our friends better than they know themselves. If your friend seems a bit low or is not acting like themselves, ask them how they’re doing. It’s a simple question but it could have a big impact.

If you're worried about them then get in touch with the Student Services Hub who can help you.

There's also a wide range of organisations that can provide professional help and advice for you or your friend's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

When faced with a person in distress it is important to stay calm, listen and adopt a non-judgemental approach.

NHS 

If you have concerns for your own mental health or emotional wellbeing we encourage you to make an appointment to talk to your GP about how you feel. 

Outside of GP opening hours you can contact NHS 24 by calling 111.

24/7 Student Support Helpline 

You can call the 24/7 Student Support helpline on 0800 031 8227.  It's a free, confidential service that provides in-the-moment emotional wellbeing support to all students.   

You can also register for the Spectrum.Life wellbeing platform or download the app for access to a wide range of wellbeing content. Find out more about Spectrum Life.

Helplines

Samaritans

Call: 116 123

Samaritans can offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like about whatever’s getting to you – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Breathing Space

Call: 0800 83 85 87

Breathing Space are a free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Mind

Phone: 0300 102 1234

Mind provide advice and support to empower you if you are experiencing a mental health problem. 

Shout

Text ‘Shout’ to 85258

Free 24/7 text service that provides an anonymous conversation for anyone in crisis. Offers a safe space where you are listened to by a trained crisis volunteer.

Papyrus HOPELINE247

Call: 0800 068 4141

Papyrus UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide in the UK.  Call if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or are concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Self help resources

There's also a huge number of self help resources such as websites and mobile apps that you may find useful.

Go to our list of useful websites, apps and phone lines.

Support if you live in University accommodation

If you live in University accommodation (on or off campus) there are a number of reception desks staffed 24 hours a day. Accommodation Operations Assistants are there for students to talk to, no matter what time of day or night. Please see below for contact numbers:

  • Beech Court: 01786 466972 
  • Juniper Court: 01786 466985 
  • Alexander Court: 01786 466094 
  • Andrew Stewart Hall: 01786 466960 
  • John Forty's Court: 01786 466977 
  • Union Street: 01786 466978