Students with Mental Health Difficulties

Many people experience mental ill-health at some point in their life. Conditions may include anxiety states, panic attacks, longer periods of ill health, or formally diagnosed psychiatric conditions.

Support for students with Mental Health Difficulties may include:

• Support Workers, e.g. support and guidance mentor, note taker
  
• Specialist equipment, e.g. personal computer, scanner, specialist software, Dictaphone
  
• Alternative examination arrangements, e.g. extra time, use of a PC, separate exam room
  
• Flexibility with coursework deadlines
  
• Copies of lectures notes and handouts
  

Other sources of support may include the Counselling Service (0114 22 24134) the University Health Service (0114 22 22100) and the Student Union Advice Centre (0114 22 28660).