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Feeling depressed

It's normal to feel stressed out, and have ups and downs emotionally. But if you are finding that your usual ways of coping aren't working or you are feeling persistently negative and overwhelmed, it can be time to seek additional help.

It’s important not to struggle on alone

We will help you to challenge thoughts such as ‘my problems aren’t big enough’ or ‘nothing will help’.
Sources of support and advice are:

There are also lots of self-help resources and information here

Need help urgently?

 It is important to prioritise your own and other’s safety at all times, particularly if you or another person is feeling suicidal. 

Find out where you can get help.

Been diagnosed with depression?

If your depression is on-going and you need additional support you can speak to a member of the Student Wellbeing Mental Health team about the possibility of arranging a Study Needs Agreement and getting support and adjustments fo rstudy.

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Student Wellbeing

Today 8.30 - 16:00
Student Wellbeing is closed at weekends and during holiday periods.
Hutton Hub, College Lane

Counselling

Student Wellbeing

Today 8.30 - 16:00
Student Wellbeing is closed at weekends and during holiday periods.
Student Wellbeing (Counselling), College Lane

Disability Services

Student Wellbeing

Today 09:00 - 16:00
Student Wellbeing is closed at weekends and during holiday periods.
Student Wellbeing, College Lane Campus

Medical Centre

Student Wellbeing

Today 09:00 - 17:00
Please call us to make an appointment to discuss your needs. Please do not visit the premises unless asked to do so; due to Covid-19 all queries are being dealt with over telephone and e-consultation.
Medical Centre, College Lane