Mental Health and Well being
Mental health difficulties can beset students at any point during their time at university. The underlying causes vary from person to person and may not directly relate to their higher education experiences.
Nevertheless, the resulting impact of mental health difficulty can significantly inhibit a student’s ability to engage fully in university life, and in some cases, may place them at increased risk of harm.
What you can do to help
Be extra vigilant in relation to your students and encourage them to look out for each other also. If you have any concerns about a particular student, check-in with them and tentatively follow-up on your concerns. Seek advice and assistance from Student Life if necessary and notify us straight away where intervention/supportive action is required.
Encourage any students who are struggling with their mental well-being to attend a Well-being Drop-in to access help and support. The drop-ins take place between 12-2pm, Monday to Friday during term-time, via Zoom video call or telephone. Arranging a drop-in is straightforward and students simply need to contact SDW and an adviser will do the rest.
T: 0151 291 3427
Don’t delay
If you become concerned regarding the immediate welfare and/or mental well-being of a student, don’t hesitate, report your concerns straight away. This will ensure that the student receives help and support at the earliest possible opportunity.
How to raise a concern regarding a student’s welfare/well-being
As part of the University's duty of care to students, colleagues are reminded that in situations where a member of University staff becomes sufficiently concerned regarding the welfare and/or well-being of a student, those concerns should be notified to the Student Life team, as soon as possible.
T - 0151 291 3427 / 291 3000
Further information
Responding to a student mental health concern flow diagram
Student Mental Health and Well-being Guide for Staff
Policy Statement and Guidelines for Student Mental Health Support