You may be concerned about a friend, partner, housemate, colleague, or another student.
Signs that someone may need help can include:
- becoming increasingly intoxicated;
- frequent unexplained absences;
- significant changes in mood or behaviour;
- increasing isolation;
- financial problems;
- repeated blackouts or injuries;
- substance use affecting study or placement;
- using alone;
- overdose;
- expressing hopelessness or suicidal thoughts.
You do not need to diagnose them or confront them.
You can:
- tell them what you have noticed;
- listen without judging;
- encourage them to seek professional help;
- contact emergency services if they are seriously unwell;
- contact Safeguarding if you believe they or somebody else may be at serious risk.