What can you do if you are worried?

People in distress usually respond to people being straightforward and honest with them.

• Try talking to them, telling them that you are concerned
• Respect their privacy
• Be prepared to listen
• Express concern but remember you're not their therapist
• If you think it’s appropriate, encourage them to seek professional help or allow yourself to speak to someone
• If your friend won’t give their permission you can still speak to a professional to support yourself (you don’t have to mention their name)
• There are staff in the University who can help
• Remember that there are limits to how much you can do or be expected to do. If your studies are being affected you must talk to somebody

In exceptional circumstances, where you feel your friend´s personal safety is at risk, you may need to act without their consent