If you've been using mental health services before you come to university or develop a diagnosed complex mental health condition then it’s a good idea to let the University know as soon as possible.
Our Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre can provide advice about all the extra support and ‘reasonable adjustments’ available. The Student Wellbeing Service can also help you access appropriate NHS mental health services, where relevant. You could also request a place on the weekly Being You course which focuses on skills for managing life as a student alongside a mental health condition.
Useful resources for ongoing mental health issues
Mind >
For information about psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other mental health conditions and antipsychotic medication, the national charity Mind is a good place to start.
Student Space >
Student Space is a collection of advice and resources led by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity.
More wellbeing help
Take a look at our other resources and sources of support for help with everything - from issues with alcohol, to healing from trauma.
Contact the Student Wellbeing Service
Access mental health support and guidance from our friendly team of wellbeing advisers, counsellors and advisers:
Or you can contact us via:
- +44 (0)23 9284 3466
- The Bateson Centre, The Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
- wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.
Worried about a student? Whether you're a friend, member of University staff, family member or medical professional you can raise a concern so our service can help.