Mental health
Mental health services are available through the University and the NHS.
Emergency or crisis support
If you or a loved one is already receiving support from a mental health service, and you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent help, please contact your Care Co-ordinator straight away.
If your service or UHS is closed, or you do not currently receive support from a mental health service and you need urgent help, you can contact Single Point of Access on 0808 196 8281 (calls are free from a landline or mobile) or +44 114 226 3636.
They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information when in need of urgent help, visit the Sheffield Health & Social Care urgent help website.
You can also talk to The Samaritans on 116 123.
If we’re closed or you’re uncertain who to contact, call 111.
The nature of a mental health emergency will always depend on personal circumstances. Some people experience suicidal impulses, the need to self-harm, are immobilised by depression, or are in a state of psychosis. Others may experience acute confusion because of infection, overdoses, or intoxication by drugs or alcohol.
Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service
If you’re a registered student, Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service is the first point of contact for you to explore a broad range of mental health support needs.
Register with Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service (student login required)
Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service is unable to offer emergency or crisis support. Our Mental Health pages have information about how to access support in an emergency or crisis (student login required).
If you require emotional support check the Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service website for an update on the student mental health and counselling service.
Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service
If you’re struggling emotionally please reach out to those close to you. Useful tips on looking after yourself emotionally are available at:
- Sheffield mental health guide
- Mind: Coronavirus and your wellbeing
- Mental Health Foundation: Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
The University's Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre is available for students via a listening-ear service that will be maintained via email, online chat, phone and video calls as well as in person.
Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre
NHS Talking Therapies Sheffield
NHS Talking Therapies provide a range of free NHS talking therapies for anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Sheffield.
They also provide a specific programme designed for students. This provides a space for students to think about their own wellbeing, provide some tips on how to look after yourself and give you a taster of what NHS Talking Therapies treatment looks like.
Eating disorders
The University Health Service provides a specialist eating disorders service:
If your mental health affects your study
If you have a mental health problem that impairs your ability to undertake study-related tasks, you may be eligible for additional support from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS).
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (student login required)
For support with study-related skills, the 301 Student Skills and Development Service provides a number of helpful sessions throughout the year.
301 Student Skills and Development Service
Worried about a friend?
If you’re worried about a friend who may be depressed and/or self-harming, advise them to make an appointment with us.
Events
Tea and Cake Open Day
Wednesday 20 September, 1pm - 4pm, 31 Claremont Crescent S10 2TA
We'll be opening our doors at 31 Claremont Crescent with free tea and cupcakes for everyone!
Come and meet our team of clinicians and service support staff at Student Mental Health, Counselling & Therapies Service. It'll be a great opportunity to connect with staff and see what we do and offer. You can have a look around our facilities and talk to fellow students in a safe and friendly environment.
It's an opportunity to look around the building whilst having a cuppa tea and some bespoke cupcakes too.
'Paws for Thought' Pet Therapy
Tuesday 3 October, 1pm - 4pm, 31 Claremont Crescent S10 2TA
Our ever popular pet therapy event returns!
Guide Dogs for the Blind will be bringing in some of their lovely dogs as a fun way to start the new academic year. Come along to 31 Claremont Crescent for a positive and relaxing time with the dogs, and meet new people at the same time.