Wellbeing and mental health
The University of Manchester Counselling and Mental Health Service provides confidential support for a range of personal issues impacting work, self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, mental health, and overall well-being. This service is available to all The University of Manchester students.
The Counselling Service offers targeted counselling and a variety of workshops, including those on managing anxiety, exam stress, procrastination, assertiveness, confidence and self-esteem, low mood, and public speaking. As part of a broader support network, the service can also advise on other university resources and refer individuals to NHS mental health services.
For comprehensive information on student support services, please visit the central Student Support website. If you prefer not to speak with university staff, you can contact the Students' Union by emailing advice.su@manchester.ac.uk or calling 0161 275 8066. The University also provides a secure online platform, Report & Support, for students, staff, and visitors to report incidents of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination and to receive confidential advice from a Harassment Support Advisor. Anonymous reporting is also available.
Counselling and workshops for mental health
- Postgraduate research students can access specific counselling and mental health services at PGR Support. For urgent support and immediate assistance, visit the Counselling and Mental Health Service at Help in a Crisis.
- Access a recorded workshop on managing PhD stress.
- Upcoming counselling events
SafeZone app
SafeZone is our mobile app designed to enhance safety and provide peace of mind across campus. With SafeZone, you can:
- 'Check in' at any time to ensure your safety while on campus, particularly if studying or working late.
- Quickly and discreetly call for assistance, whether for first aid or in an emergency.
- Receive notifications directly to your phone in case of a campus incident.
- Access 24/7 wellbeing assistance.
- Contact our IT team for support.
Occupational health
The University’s Occupational Health Service offers confidential services to protect the health of staff and students, assessing and advising on fitness for work, training, and study. We believe that all staff and students should have access to high-quality Occupational Health support for any health issues related to their employment or studies at the University. For more information, visit the Occupational Health website.
Contact for support
- For urgent support and immediate assistance, visit the Counselling and Mental Health Service at Help in a Crisis.
Out-of-hours
- Qwell: Provides free, safe, and anonymous online mental health support available anytime. Visit Qwell.
- Health Assured 24/7 Helpline: Freephone 0800 028 3766 and for more information visit Student Support.
- The Samaritans 24/7 Helpline: Freephone 116 123 to talk confidentially about any problem, no matter its size. For more information visit Samaritans.
- Greater Manchester Mental Health 24/7 Helpline: Freephone 0800 953 0285 for round-the-clock mental health support. Visit NHS mental health helpline.