Mental health is just as important as physical health
We understand that you may be struggling with a variety of issues and we're here to help. For students who are struggling, we encourage you to contact Student Support Services and look at their resources for emergency and out of hours support such as Breathing Space. GSA Students can also get 24 hour support through Togetherall. Below you will find a list of other kinds of support for student mental health, accessing further information by clicking on the icons included on this page.
A reminder that if you need help, support or advice, or know someone else who might, specialist services are available to all GSA students, free of charge. You can find out more details about these services by visiting the Student Support Services intranet page.
Samaritans (Links to an external site.): 116 123 (24 hours) or email jo@samaritans.org
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair
Breathing Space (Links to an external site.) - 0800 83 85 87 (Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am, Friday-Monday 6pm to 6am)
Free and confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety
Shout 85258 (Links to an external site.) is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 900,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support.
By texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 you will start a conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer, who will text you back and forth, sharing only what you feel comfortable with
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK
Out of Hours/Emergency Support:
If you need to speak to someone urgently about your mental health (or someone you are concerned about), do not delay in seeking help
Medical attention outside of your Doctor's hours: NHS 24? (Links to an external site.) – telephone 111
