Emotional and mental health support
If something is affecting your emotional or mental health and you would like support, there are several options listed below.
If you study on our Devon campuses please go to the Devon Wellbeing Services site for your Emotional and Mental Health Support options.
Urgent or emergency situation
If you feel unsafe and/or feel you need help right now, read our urgent support options.
Speak to a wellbeing specialist at the University
Complete the confidential support form to connect with our wellbeing specialists. If you prefer not to complete a form you can email studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk or give us a call on 01326 370 460. You can also visit the Compass helpdesk based in the library. We offer drop-in appointments between 10:00 and 15:00 in-person or online/telephone.
Speak to the Education Welfare Team
If your emotional or mental health issue is affecting your ability to study or studying is creating a health problem for you, please speak to the Education Welfare Team.
Speak to your doctor
It can be a good idea to speak to a doctor about how you are feeling. Your doctor may be able to refer you to other professionals or services who can help. They may also discuss medication with you if it is relevant.
We recommend all students register with a doctor local to where you live while you are studying with us. You can still see your usual doctor as a guest when you go home for holidays. Find out more about doctor’s surgeries local to our campuses.
Refer yourself to a talking therapy service
Talking therapy services can help with common problems such as low mood, stress, anxiety or worry.
Spectrum Life provides free access to talking therapies 24/7, 365 days a year for University of Exeter students based in Cornwall. Read more about the services provided by Spectrum Life. If you want to talk to the helpline or access talking therapies you can call or text:
- Phone UK based: 0800 0318227
- International number: 00353 1 518 0277
- Whatsapp: Text “Hi” to 07418360780
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies – a free, confidential talking therapy service for people registered at a doctor’s surgery in Cornwall – read more on the NHS website. If you are based outside of Cornwall, you can find out about NHS talking therapies in other areas on the NHS website.
Take a look at self-help resources
Self-help can be effective if you are suffering from mild stress, anxiety, are feeling low or finding procrastination is affecting your studies. Read more on our Taking care of your wellbeing page.
Spectrum Life also provide a support platform which includes fitness plans, recipes, and Learning content relating to studying remotely, sleep and mental health among other topics. Read more about Spectrum Life and find out how to access our online self-help portal.
