Talk to someone

Talk to someone who understands you

Talking can help identify issues and explore ways forward. Think about a friend or family member whose advice you value and find some time to catch up with them whether face to face, on the phone or via email.

Talk to someone who has been there

Talking to students who provide mentoring support is a useful way to engage with people that know the ropes of university life. Second year and final year students can help you talk about the expectations of higher education and how they overcame transition issues from school or college. Your course team will be able to let you know about any mentoring arrangements that are available to you.

Talk to people who can help you

You may have worries to do with your family, your partner or friends. You may have a problem such as depression, panic attacks, an eating disorder or worries about your sexuality. For all of these problems there are people here to help. For example:

• the Counselling Service
• University chaplains
• your course tutor. 

They will listen to you and keep what you say confidential and offer advice if they think you need further help. Remember, you are not alone!

Pop along to one of the Student Services Centres at any site and ask to make an appointment for a general advice with Student Support Services. The Students' Union Advice Centre on any campus can offer help too.

If you are on the receiving end of behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable, The Mediation or Harassment Adviser Services may also help. Harassment Advisers are members of staff from across the University who can provide you with support, information and an impartial listening service. The mediation service provides an opportunity for to develop mutual understanding of the issues and agree an acceptable and workable way forward. Don't suffer alone. Talk to someone.