Mental health: a university crisis Mental health issues have become a growing problem among students and academics. This series will uncover a hidden side to university life.
Studying under lockdown: how to look after your mental wellbeing University counsellors offer their advice for navigating a winter of remote learning
'Students feel vulnerable': how Covid-19 has put a strain on mental health Students need more support from their universities than ever before as they grapple with online learning and self-isolation
'I like to get a bit sweaty': work out a fitness plan that suits uni life Exercise is great for physical and mental health – you just need to find something that inspires you
'Don't be afraid to ask for help': taking care of your mental health at uni If you’re finding it difficult to connect at university, get together with others online – and set aside time for energising exercise
'Do what you are passionate about': how I turned my hobby into a job Writing about race and mental health set up one student for a career in journalism
Too few counsellors on campus: why students are turning to mental health apps Universities are struggling to cope with soaring demand for mental health services. Can technology plug the gap?
‘The way universities are run is making us ill’: inside the student mental health crisis – podcast A surge in anxiety and stress is sweeping UK campuses. What is troubling students, and is it the universities’ job to fix it? By Samira Shackle
Universities and the NHS must join forces to boost student mental health Gianmarco Raddi Mental health problems are on the rise in universities, but support is too fragmented
Is clearing leaving students feeling anxious and isolated? Getting a university place through clearing is now mainstream – but students the transition to an unexpected institution can be difficult
It's time for universities to put student mental health first Jon Wakeford Moving to university is hard. Universities need to support students through the transition with the right mental health services
Eleven sketches inspired by the university mental health crisis – in pictures The number of students dropping out from degree courses due to mental illness has increased significantly in recent years. Illustrator and student Ella Baron captures the experiences of 11 undergraduates
So you feel like dropping out of university. What are the options? Sometimes leaving higher education is the right move. But it’s worth considering the other possibilities
Family doctors fear a mental health scandal waiting to happen Dr Nihara Krause One in 12 UK teenagers self-harms and one in 10 is clinically depressed, yet still the NHS allocates only 11% of its budget to mental health services
Tuition fees 'have led to surge in students seeking counselling' Campaigners say financial worries are partly to blame for rise in students accessing mental health services
Wish you were more confident at uni? Six myths are stopping you You don’t have to be a party-loving Instagram star. Facing up to life’s challenges will give you the self-esteem you need to succeed
No one sees how hard it is for students with an invisible illness When you look at me you might not see anything wrong. But I’m actually suffering with a chronic illness that makes me feel different to my friends
Majority of students experience mental health issues, says NUS survey The survey, released as MPs meet to discuss student mental health, also shows 54% don’t seek help
How to help a perfectionist student Starting university is often a stressful time and can lead to perfectionist tendancies. If you’re a worried parent, here’s how you can help
Don't treat students as customers when it comes to mental health Doris Iarovici Applying customer service metrics to student mental health is potentially dangerous and ignores the complexity of care needed
Youth mental health: is the government doing enough? Young people struggle to find help with mental health problems – there is a lack of understanding and funding, they say
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