Mental Well-being

Welcome to the Mental Well-Being Service

Personal support for students experiencing mental health difficulties

One in four people experience some sort of mental health difficulty in their life, particularity during stressful times such as starting university or moving away from home.

If you feel that you may be experiencing some difficulties with your mental health or have been given a formal diagnosis then the Mental Health Advisor may be able to help you.

What support can be offered?

Advice on Disabled Student’s Allowances and support in applying
Information, advice and supported access to other services within the university, Student Union and local community
Liaison with GP and psychiatric services
One-to-one support for practical, emotional and academic concerns
Information about self help techniques

How do I access support?

If you decide that you would like to talk to someone specifically about you mental health and how it is affecting you at the university, why not make an appointment to see the Mental Health Advisor.

Early discussion of your support needs is idea but we recognise that disclosure may be difficult. Also your support needs may change over time. We are here to provide support at any point during your time at the University of Bedfordshire.

You can be confident that you will be treated as an individual, not as a diagnosis, focusing on your well-being and recovery from mental or emotional distress or illness.

All information about students who access the service is treated in a confidential manner.

Jill Gale

Mental Health Advisor

Appointments can be booked by visiting the SID (Student Information Desk) on the second floor of the Campus Centre at Luton Campus, visiting Student Services reception in H block at Bedford Campus, calling 0300 300 0042 or emailing sid@beds.ac.uk.

You can also contact the Mental Health Advisor direct at jill.gale@beds.ac.uk or by telephone on 01582 489391

The Mental Health Advisor is a member of the University Mental Health Adviser Network (UMHAN) which seeks to share good practice and influence developments across the sector.

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