“Ask people for help, ideally as soon as
possible – but is never too late! – no problem is too small and many issues can be supported and resolutions sought once you seek assistance”
expert ‘consultants’ on the student experience.” The University of Kent, like many other universities,
also works closely with local NHS mental health services. According to Lee Fellows, deputy director and head of student support, this includes the provision of space on campus to enable students to have easier access to its facilities. “In 2021, we joined Student Minds’ University Mental
Health Charter Programme, a UK-wide practice-sharing network to improve support for university staff and student mental health,” says Lee. Universities that are part of the University Mental
Health Charter programme will be supported to make cultural change so that all aspects of university life promote and support mental health. The government has set a target for all universities to sign up to the University Mental Health Charter
Programme and at the end of 2024, 113 universities
had signed up to the 2024-25 Programme, marking a 94% retention rate among Members and an 18% increase in membership. This indicates a very positive sign that universities across the board increasingly take student mental health seriously, assuming obligations for their community’s wellbeing. The charter says that both students and staff will benefit from better support for their mental health and wellbeing as a result. Students struggling with their mental health can also access Student Space, a mental health and wellbeing hub supporting students. Funded by £3.6million from the Office for Students, Student Space provides dedicated one-to-one text and web chat support services. It’s also an online platform providing vital mental health and wellbeing resources. l
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