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Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Advice

Your wellbeing matters. Living away from home, academic pressure, finances, and social change can affect how you feel. This page offers practical advice, signs to watch for, and where to get help—on-site, locally, and nationally.

Everyday Wellbeing Tips

Small habits can make a big difference:

  • Stay connected: Keep in touch with friends, family, and flatmates. Try shared meals or study sessions.
  • Create a routine: Regular sleep, meals, and study times help stabilise mood and energy.
  • Move your body: Walks along the Mersey, the docks, or Sefton Park can boost mood, join our walking club.
  • Eat and hydrate regularly: Aim for balanced meals and water throughout the day.
  • Limit alcohol and substances: These can worsen anxiety, sleep, and mood.
  • Take breaks from screens: Especially before bed.
  • Ask for help early: You don’t need to wait until things feel overwhelming.

Recognising When You Might Need Support

It’s normal to have ups and downs, but consider reaching out if you notice:

  • Feeling low, anxious, or irritable most days.
  • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.
  • Loss of motivation or enjoyment.
  • Changes in appetite or concentration.
  • Withdrawing from others.
  • Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or unable to cope.

What You Can Do Right Now

  • Talk to someone you trust – a friend, family member, or flatmate
  • Use student support services at your university (wellbeing teams, counselling, disability services)
  • Speak to our on-site team – we can help signpost support or discuss practical adjustments
  • Try grounding techniques – slow breathing, short walks, or writing thoughts down

Support Available in Liverpool

University Support – Liverpool Universities

All universities in Liverpool provide dedicated wellbeing and mental health support for students. This usually includes:

  • Wellbeing or mental health teams
  • Free or low‑cost counselling services
  • Mental health advisers
  • Support for long‑term conditions and disabilities
  • Academic adjustments, extensions, or mitigating circumstances

You can access support through your student portal or university wellbeing pages at:

  • University of Liverpool
  • Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
  • Liverpool Hope University
  • Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA)

If you’re unsure where to start, student services or your personal tutor can help guide you to the right support.

NHS & GP Services

  • Register with a local GP as soon as possible
  • A GP can discuss mental health, prescribe medication, or refer you to NHS talking therapies
  • NHS 111 can advise when you’re unsure where to go

NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT)

  • Free, confidential therapy for anxiety, depression, and stress
  • You can self refer online for Liverpool services
  • Speak with a member of our onsite team, we have specific members of staff, WHO WILL LISTEN.

Living in Liverpool as a Student

Liverpool is a vibrant student city, but adjusting to a new environment can take time.

  • Explore your surroundings: Familiar places can help you feel settled – local parks, libraries, cafés, and waterfront walks
  • Balance study and social life: It’s okay to say no sometimes
  • Be mindful of finances: Budgeting stress is common—student unions and charities offer money advice
  • Stay safe: Look after yourself and your friends when out, especially at night

Support for International Students

If you’re studying in the UK from overseas, you may face additional pressures such as homesickness, culture shock, or visa concerns.

  • Your university offers international student support teams and advisers
  • You can still access NHS mental health services once registered with a GP
  • Talking about mental health may feel unfamiliar—support services are confidential and non judgemental
  • Connecting with cultural societies or faith groups can reduce isolation

NHS Talking Therapies in Liverpool

Liverpool offers free NHS Talking Therapies for students experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, or stress.

  • Available to anyone registered with a Liverpool GP
  • Confidential and free of charge
  • You can usually self refer online without seeing a GP first
  • Support may include CBT, group sessions, or guided self help

Urgent Help & Crisis Support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger:

  • Call 999
  • Go to A&E

If you need urgent mental health support:

  • NHS 111 – ask for the urgent mental health option
  • Samaritans – 116 123 (free, 24/7)
  • Shout – text 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support

These services are confidential and available at any time.

Looking Out for Friends & Flatmates

If you’re worried about someone else:

  • Check in with them and listen without judgement
  • Encourage them to seek professional help
  • Offer to go with them or help make the first contact
  • If there’s immediate risk, contact emergency services

Our Commitment

We aim to provide a safe, supportive living environment. Our team is not a counselling service, but we are here to:

  • Listen and offer practical support
  • Signpost local and national services
  • Work with universities where appropriate

You’re not alone, and help is available.

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