Low mood and depression are very common issues, affecting many students.
Depression is a serious and potentially very debilitating condition, which can be life threatening. If you think you may be suffering from depression it's important that you seek help as soon as possible.
It's always advisable to consult your GP if you are feeling persistently low, especially if your daily functioning is significantly affected. You should let your personal tutor or course leader know if you are having difficulties affecting your studies - they are there to help, and can offer useful advice and support. If you are contemplating harming yourself, urgent support is available.
You can learn skills to help you tackle low mood and milder depression, and there is a lot of other support available to start appropriate treatment for moderate to severe depression.
Useful resources about depression
Students Against Depression >
Info about how depression works and why it arises, along with step by step advice for self-help strategies, as well as guidance about getting the most from different support and treatment.
Campaign Against Living Miserably >
A UK-wide campaign to unite against suicide, including a helpline, livechat, and practical info to help you move forward.
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.