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My Mental Health

If you or somebody else is in a life-threating situation, experiencing a crisis or in severe distress, please call 999.

You may also contact Campus Security by calling +44 (0) 141 330 444.

If you need to talk to someone now, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

You can access free peer and professional mental health support online by joining The Big White Wall.

The University provides a library of information and resources to help you look after your mental health.

If you would like to speak to a University Counsellor you can book a one-off 50 minute consultation.

Appointments become available at 09:00 on the day and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Consultations are also available in Mandarin.

If you would like to speak to a University Counsellor over a more extended period of time, you can register for a block of counselling sessions.

Be aware that during term time you may wait up to three months for your initial assessment appointment.

Peer Supporters are trained students who provide a listening ear to their peers, and offer confidential emotional and practical support.

There are currently Peer Support programmes in:

You can find a directory of counselling & support services available beyond the University here: