Maintaining Good Mental Health at University

September is fast approaching which marks the return of universities and the start of a new semester. While university is an exciting chapter in a young person’s life it can take its toll on mental health due to the new experiences and expectations that come with higher education.

According to Kings College London around 1 in 6 undergraduates now report experiencing mental health challenges.

However, knowledge is power and having the tools at your disposal to improve mental health can help to put you in a strong position to start or return to university.

In this guide we shall look at common stresses that can negatively affect students’ mental health as well as the ways that both students and their employers can promote and prioritise positive mental health.

Table of Contents:

• Impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis on student’s wellbeing

• Factors contributing to students’ mental health

• Mental health conditions students may experience

• Support for students with their mental health

• How employers can support student workers