Wellbeing and mental health

The University of Manchester Counselling and Mental Health Service offers confidential help with any personal issues affecting work, self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, mental health and general well-being.

The Counselling Service is accessible to all University of Manchester students. They offer focused counselling and a wide range of workshops including managing anxiety, exam stress, procrastination, assertiveness, confidence and self-esteem, low mood and speaking out in groups. The service is part of a wider network of help and support, it can advise on where else to seek help within the University and make referrals to NHS mental health services.

You will find the most comprehensive information on student support services on the central Student Support website.

If you don't want to talk to University staff, you can contact the Students' Union by emailing advice.su@manchester.ac.uk or calling 0161 275 8066.

The University also has a web-based platform called Report & Support that allows students, staff and visitors to securely report bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination and get confidential advice from a Harassment Support Advisor. You can also report anonymously.

SafeZone

Safezone is our mobile app designed to help keep you safe and give you extra peace of mind across campuses in the city. You can use SafeZone to:

• 'Check in' any time of day – to keep you safe on campus, such as if you’re studying or working late or alone on campus.
• Quickly and discreetly call for assistance – whether it’s for first aid or in an emergency.
• Keep up to date – notifications sent directly to your phone if there is an incident on campus.
• Wellbeing assistance – get access to support 24/7 to help you care for your own wellbeing.
• IT help – contact our IT team for help

Occupational health

The University's Occupational Health Service provides confidential services to protect the health of staff and students, assessing and advising on fitness for work, training and study, so as to ensure that health issues are effectively managed.

The University believes that all staff and students should have the opportunity to access high quality Occupational Health support for health issues which are a result of, or which affects, their employment or study within the University.

Visit the Occupational Health website for more information and contact details.