Help with your mental health.
It’s completely normal to have days where you feel less than your best, but if those feelings start to feel overwhelming it’s important to get support.
Reaching out can feel tough, but asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The most important thing to remember is that you’re not alone. Research shows that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience ill mental health in any given year and lots of students have times when they struggle but thankfully there’s plenty of support out there for you.
Where can I get help?
On campus
- LUU Advice and Wellbeing - If you are concerned about your wellbeing and want to come in and speak to someone LUU Advice is here for you. Our office is on the ground floor of LUU. We are open Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm. You can reach us via email at Advice@luu.ac.uk.
- You can also speak to your School Support Team or Academic Personal Tutor about what support is available to you.
- The Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team of professional counsellors, wellbeing practitioners and mental health advisors. They offer free and confidential support and you an refer yourself using the online hub.
- The university also has a helpful page with information on mental health and wellbeing resources.
Off Campus
- You can access wellbeing and mental health support through your GP, if you are not already signed up to a GP in Leeds, you should sign up to Leeds Student Medical Practice.
- Hub of Hope are the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, they can help you find support.
- Togetherall provides a wide range of support, including community forums and wellbeing resources. They're a great support service for whatever you’re going through.
- The Samaritans is a charity providing free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whatever you are experiencing. Call free from any phone on 116 123.
- Shout is a confidential text service available 24 hours a day. It is free to text from any phone. To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.
- Leeds Nightline who offer support by phone, instant messenger and email generally open 8pm to 8am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- The university also has a helpful page with more information about mental health and counselling services outside the University.
Sometimes people reach out for help and the first support they get doesn’t feel quite right, so they stop. But don’t give up—everyone is different, and what works for one person might not work for another. You deserve to find the support that works for you.