Student Minds

Supporting you through student life

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing at university is important, and support is always available.

Whether you're looking for general advice or tailored services for specific student groups, there are resources designed to help you feel supported and understood.

Student Minds is a free, confidential online platform created especially for university and college students. It offers a wide range of wellbeing support, so you can find the help that’s right for you whenever you need it.

They also offer tailored support for trans students, students with eating difficulties, students recovering from addiction and lots more student groups. Whatever is on your mind, they’re here to listen and support you.

The Student Minds website is also packed full of articles offering advice and guidance on student life, so make sure you check it out and reach out for help if you need it.

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Self-assessment

What support is right for you? Calculate your wellbeing score and use it to get the right support.

Calculate your wellbeing score
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6 Ways to Wellbeing

Spend some positive time focusing on yourself.

Follow the 6 Ways to Wellbeing
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Wellbeing workshops

Don’t wait until you’re experiencing hard times to come to our workshops. Come along now and understand how to manage your thoughts and feeling and succeed in your studies.

Find a wellbeing workshop for you
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SilverCloud

Silvercloud is an online program to help you understand your experiences and improve your wellbeing.

See how Silvercloud can help you

Want to talk to someone?

The Counselling and Wellbeing Service is available to all students at ARU and offers a free and confidential service to promote mental health and wellbeing.

Cambridge: 01223 698276
Chelmsford: 01245 684271
Monday to Thursday: 9am–5pm
Friday: 9am–4.30pm

Need emergency help?

If you need emergency help, please take action straight away. If you’re worried about your safety, call 999 or take yourself to A&E.

Emergency help and crisis support