Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
General information from the University about welfare and wellbeing support is available here; mental health support here; and if you're unsure what kind of support you may need, you can find help here.
There is also information about student support networks on this page in our Handbook, which includes signposting information to guidance or events for specific communities and using the Umii app to connect with other students at University.
Student Wellbeing Service
The Student Wellbeing Service offers free, confidential support to students that are experiencing challenges with their wellbeing such as:
Feeling anxious
Stress with academic work
Difficulty sleeping
Struggling without structure in your life
Loneliness
Bereavement
The Student Wellbeing Service has a range of support available including:
1:1 Appointments with Fiona Murray, our Student Wellbeing Adviser for Sociological Studies
Self-help resources such as guided relaxation, coping with anxiety and managing insomnia, along with signposting to external resources
Student Wellbeing Blog for helpful tips and advice for self care and building positive wellbeing
Regular wellbeing events, workshops and training to support your wellbeing throughout the academic year - there are also recordings of these events available
Mental Health Support
Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service
If you are experiencing significant difficulty with your mental health such as anxiety, depression or ongoing circumstances help is available from the University. You are encouraged to access the Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies Service when you need support.
This service provides students with:
Triage appointments
Referrals to the University Counselling Service
Online support
Self help resources and links to specialist advice
Signposting to external agencies appropriate to your needs
Crisis Support
If you are in need of urgent support, please follow the crisis support guidance for students here.
Local Services
You can find out more about other services available in Sheffield by visiting the Sheffield Mental Health Guide, here.
Student Minds
Student Minds is a UK mental health charity for students. They have both a website and a blog, full of useful information and resources for students coping with mental health difficulties at university.
Report and Support
If you or someone else who is a member of staff, student, or visitor, experience any form of discrimination such as harassment, abuse, bullying, or sexual violence that may be based on race, gender, sexuality, disability or other characteristics, then you can use our Report and Support service to report your concerns and access support.
SVLO Service
Hi, I wanted to write a short message to introduce myself as your faculty Sexual Violence Liaison Officer. My name is Ally and I work in the University’s welfare team. I also offer support for students who have been impacted by sexual violence or harassment, either recent or historic.
I can help you if you:
want to make a disclosure
are worried about a friend
are worried about your relationship
want to make a report
are unsure what support you need
I understand that this can be a very difficult topic to discuss and have a drop in available if you would prefer to remain anonymous. I can also meet in whichever way you feel most comfortable, online or in person.
Bookable appointments are available Thursday afternoons 1pm-3pm, you can book here:
If you are unavailable Thursday afternoons, or have any other questions, please email: svlosocialsciences@sheffield.ac.uk
The weekly drop in runs every Thursday 12pm-1pm in the Portobello Centre, Room B67. Please check the website for more information and to double check the drop in is running before you attend.
https://students.sheffield.ac.uk/sexual-violence/svlo-service#social-science-students