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Student life at the University of Brighton

Counselling and wellbeing

Self help

The counselling service has produced the following guides for students:

You may also find these useful:

External resources

Mind

Mind publish information on many topics relating to mental health, which we group into seven broad categories: diagnoses and conditions, treatments, mental health statistics, support and social care, communities and social groups, and society and environment.
www.mind.org.uk/help/information_and_advice

Money Saving Expert

Guide to Mental Health and Debt (pdf)

Mental Health Foundation

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Samaritans

www.samaritans.org 08457 909090

Students Against Depression

A site designed for students who have been affected by depression, low mood, or suicidal thoughts or who are concerned about someone else who is depressed. www.studentdepression.org

BBC Health

Resources for anyone who wants to learn about good mental health, or who wants a safe place to learn about mental illness.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/emotional_health

More contacts

You can download our list of useful contacts (500k pdf).

These are mostly external organisations covering issues, including counselling, that may affect you during your time at university.

Contact us

If you are experiencing emotional problems, distress or stress that is affecting your studies and you would like to talk to someone, we urge you to get in touch so we can support you.

Email studentservices@brighton.ac.uk or contact the following services directly:

  • counselling: +44 (0) 1273 642895
  • disability and dyslexia: +44 (0) 1273 683799