Mental health is something which can often be neglected. This can be because of the stigma attached to it, or simply due to the fact that many of us don’t view our mental health as an integral part of our wellbeing. It can be easy to see yourself as either being mentally well or unwell, however people are more complex than that and our mental health status can fall anywhere within a big spectrum.

It can also be difficult for students to know where to go for help and support when experiencing mental health difficulties. Asking for help when you’re feeling down can be a big step and it isn’t made any easier by a lack of information.

The following are some contacts and links which may come in useful:

Worried about a friend?

The University’s Critical Support team deal with a variety of student issues, including helping those with serious mental health conditions. If you are worried about another student but don’t feel you can approach them, you can get in touch with Critical Support on 0114 222 4321 or email support@sheffield.ac.uk.

University Counselling Service

0114 222 4134
ucs@sheffield.ac.uk
www.sheffield.ac.uk/counselling

University Health Service

0114 222 2100
Health.service@sheffield.ac.uk
www.sheffield.ac.uk/health

Disability and Dyslexia Support Service

0114 222 1303
disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk
www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability

Nightline

0114 222 8787
nightline@sheffield.ac.uk

The Samaritans

08457 90 90 90
http://www.samaritans.org.uk