Support
The mental health services are integrated across the colleges, university and department to make sure postgraduate students are supported appropriately.
As a postgraduate you can approach your college Postgraduate Tutor, Wellbeing advisor/Counsellor, Nurse or MCR. In the department you can approach your PI, the Postgraduate Education Team, Academic Mentor, Deputy Head of Department or any members of staff that you feel comfortable talking to.
There are many possible sources of support within the collegiate University, and it can be difficult to know where to turn when you need help. Please refer to the table below for different sources of support, and what kind of issues they can assist with.
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University Support
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Many resources and people who are here to support you or someone who you suspect may be suffering with mental health issues. |
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Departmental Support
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The Student Wellbeing Service supports taught and research postgraduates. The service offers online and in-person appointments and is available through the academic year, including the summer months. |
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Postgraduate Wellbeing Advice
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The Student Wellbeing Service supports taught and research postgraduates. The service offers online and in-person appointments and is available through the academic year, including the summer months. |
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Individual counselling |
The University Counselling Service (UCS) supports students who are experiencing personal, relational or academic concerns. |
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Group Support |
Group work is as effective as individual counselling for many. Every group is founded on the principles of trust, respect, and confidentiality. |
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Support Workshops |
Workshops are one-off events with a defined topic. Each workshop is facilitated by experienced practitioners. During a workshop, you'll reflect on the causes of a common difficulty and develop practical coping strategies. |
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Harassment and violence support |
The HVSS can provide support to both those who have been subjected to any form of sexual harassment or violence and/or intimate partner abuse, and those who have been impacted by religious or racial discrimination or violence. |
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Accessibility and disability support |
Provides confidential advice to disabled students, including undergraduates, postgraduates, new students about to start their course and students thinking of applying. |
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Support and information for student communities |
Providing support that is informed and shaped by our diverse student and staff communities. |
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Mental Health Advice Service |
This service supports students with mental health issues who experience a significant impact on their ability to participate in their everyday lives or academic work. You will need to be referred by a member of staff to access this service. |
If you are in doubt as to who to contact with any issue, please seek advice from within the Department. You can always rely on the Postgraduate Education Team to help you decide which avenue to take next. There are also relevant links on a range of issues in Policy and Resources. We have password protected this area (raven access): if you don't have access and think you should, please email the Postgraduate Education Team who will be able to help you.