I Am Worried About My Mental Health
Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.
Many people experience periods where they struggle with their mental health or wellbeing. This might be due to academic pressures, work-related stress, personal circumstances, financial difficulties, relationship issues, bereavement, illness, loneliness or other life events.
Whatever the reason, support is available.
Seeking help is a positive step and you do not need to wait until things reach a crisis point before asking for support.
How Are You Feeling?
You may be experiencing:
- stress or feeling overwhelmed
- anxiety or excessive worry
- low mood or depression
- loneliness or isolation
- difficulties concentrating
- panic attacks
- sleep difficulties
- loss of motivation
- emotional distress
- thoughts of self-harm
- thoughts of suicide
Mental health difficulties can affect people in different ways.
If something does not feel right, it is important to reach out for support.
Are You Safe?
Do you feel at immediate risk?
If you believe you may act on thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or if you are in immediate danger:
Call 999
You can also attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or contact NHS 111 for urgent mental health support.
Do not wait for a referral or appointment if you require immediate help.
Talk to Someone
Many people find it helpful to talk to somebody they trust.
This might be:
- a friend
- a family member
- a colleague
- a fellow student
- a tutor
- a line manager
- a support professional
You do not have to face things alone.
Accessing Support
Students
Students who are experiencing mental health difficulties can access support through the University's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice - University of Wolverhampton
The Mental Health Access and Assessment Team can help identify appropriate support, discuss your circumstances, and consider what interventions may be most helpful.
Support may include:
- assessment and triage
- wellbeing support
- therapeutic interventions
- support planning
- signposting to specialist services
- liaison with academic teams where appropriate
Staff
Staff members may be able to access support through:
- Line Managers
- Human Resources
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Staff Support - University of Wolverhampton
- Their GP
Support to Study
Sometimes mental health difficulties can begin to impact attendance, engagement, academic performance or a person's ability to study safely and effectively.
Where this occurs, additional support may be available through the University's Support to Study process.
Support to Study aims to help students identify support needs, remove barriers to success, and ensure that appropriate support is in place.
Raising a Concern
If you are worried about your own well-being or if you are concerned that your mental health is deteriorating, we encourage you to seek support as early as possible.
If you are worried about another student or member of staff, you can also raise a concern through the University's Report + Support system.
Looking After Yourself
Whilst professional support may be helpful, there are also small steps that can support wellbeing, including:
- maintaining contact with others
- taking regular breaks
- establishing routines
- staying physically active
- eating and sleeping regularly, where possible
- accessing support early
These actions are not a substitute for professional support but may help alongside it.
Remember
Experiencing mental health difficulties does not mean you have failed, and you do not have to manage things on your own.
Support is available whether you are experiencing mild difficulties, ongoing challenges or a period of crisis.
The University is committed to helping students and staff access the support they need and encouraging early help-seeking wherever possible.