If you have an existing mental health diagnosis, have recently been diagnosed with a complex mental health condition or you have been using mental health services before starting your studies, we suggest that you let the University know as this will help you to access appropriate support as soon as possible.
This can be done early, through disclosing any mental health diagnoses and support on your application, or by contacting the Student Wellbeing Service when you arrive at university.
You can access advice and support from us in the Student Wellbeing Service as a first step, and we can also help you access appropriate NHS mental health services, where relevant. At any time, you can also consult with your GP, or seek specialist support from external services.
Our Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre can provide advice about all the extra support and ‘reasonable adjustments’ available.
Useful resources for ongoing mental health issues
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.