UK students – if you’re feeling held back or stressed or you’re not sure what to do next in life, these UK student helplines can help.
Being a student and dealing with study and life challenges can be tough. You don’t have to go it alone – get things off your chest with people who are trained to help you find a new perspective.
Childline – Exam Stress
Exam stress can start with revision, and it can all get on top of you when you’re dealing with exam pressure on top of everything else. Childline have an online exam stress help centre, and they invite you to get in touch with them about whatever you want if you feel you need to talk – it can be about exams or something else.
Call free on 0800 1111
Nightline Student Helplines
The Nightline Association is a national organisation of university student helplines. Want to talk to someone? You can use their Find my Nightline service – just type in your university’s name to see if it is covered by a Nightline.
Students against Depression
Students Against Depression provides you with resources to find a way forward from stress, low mood, depression, or suicidal thinking.
Student Minds
Student Minds is a UK mental health charity for university students. Whatever’s getting you down, they have resources in place to help you out. They offer support programmes for you as well as university services. Have you got a friend who’s having a difficult time? They’ve also got advice on how to help you start a conversation with your friend about issues affecting them.
Samaritans
You’ve heard of them, but have you ever picked up the phone to call them when you feel like you really need some urgent extra help with your wellbeing? That’s what they’re there for. Whatever you’re going through, you never have to feel like you don’t have the right to get in touch. You can call at any time for free, confidential, and the number does not appear on your phone bill.
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Call free:
The Mix
If you’re aged 13-25, you can contact The Mix for information and support. Student stress, mental health, worries, embarrassing problems, or weird questions… nothing is too small or large, and support from The Mix is free and confidential. When you get in touch they’ll bend a listening ear, offer information and resources, and connect you to experts and peers who can give you the tools and support you need to meet life’s challenges.
Call free on 0808 808 4994.
Why phone a student helpline?
It can feel weird or tough to pick up a phone or send an email to say you’re experiencing difficulty. There’s no pressure on you. However, it’s good to know your options. If you’re a student and feel like you’ve got too much on your plate, these people are more than willing to listen. They’ll give you support and a safe space to talk. Because you deserve it.
Mental Health Advice
