Apps, online support and self-help
Expert advice recommended by our Student Wellbeing Service
The Student Wellbeing Service can help you overcome difficulties you might face at uni.
But you can also speak to and get help from the NHS, and organisations and charities specialising in mental health. We've also got a range of guides and resources on different topics that can help you navigate mental health, if you'd prefer to read them in your own time.
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Mental health services and charities
If you'd like to contact local mental health services or wider support outside the university, these are good places to start:
- Mental Health Portsmouth - a starting point for finding help with your mental health locally, including accessing NHS services
- Kooth - free, safe, online, anonymous counselling and emotional support service for anyone aged up to 25. Access 1:1 text- based counselling sessions, 24/7 messaging service, forums, articles, journalling and goal setting features to help you take care of yourself.
- Talking Change - refer yourself to local NHS experts for talking therapies to help with issues like anxiety, depression and low mood
- Mind - a national charity supporting people with mental health
- Young Minds - a national charity offering mental health support for young people under 25
- SilverCloud - using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), these programmes are designed to help you improve and maintain your wellbeing.
Resources and guides
Guides and resources on different topics that can help you navigate mental health.
Alcohol
Drinking culture can sometimes seem to feature as part of student life, but drinking too much can affect your judgement and lead you to unsafe situations.
Anger
There are many situations where it's appropriate to feel anger, and anger can sometimes be constructive.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common issue, affecting many people.
Assertiveness
Assertiveness means being able to stand up for your own or other people's rights in a calm and positive way.
Autism toolkit
Make the most of your time at University with this handy toolkit.
Chronic mental health issues
If you've been using mental health services before coming to university, let us know so that we can support you.
Depression
Low mood and depression are very common issues, affecting people at different times in their lives.
Drugs
Drug use can have a long-term effect and an unpredictable impact on your health.
Families and relationships
New or ongoing family difficulties can impact on your studies and student experience.
Food
Food can become a symptom, and sometimes a source, of emotional difficulties.
Gambling
It's important to seek help if you are aware that gambling, or any other activity, is becoming problematic for you.
Homesickness
Feeling homesick when you're at university is a very common experience.
Loss and bereavement
Experiencing the loss of someone important to us is a challenge that we all face at some time in our lives.
Mindfulness
Increased mindfulness can help manage stress and maintain good mental health.
OCD
Panic
Perfectionism
Physical health
Procrastination
Relationships
Self-esteem
Self-harm
Sexuality
Shyness
Sleep difficulties
Trauma
Contact the Student Wellbeing Service
Access support and guidance from our friendly team of wellbeing advisers, counsellors and mental health advisers:
- wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
- +44 (0)23 9284 3466
- The Bateson Centre, The Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
Worried about a student? Whether you're a friend, University staff, family member or medical professional you can raise a concern with our Student Wellbeing Service.