If you need to speak to someone URGENTLY about your mental health or someone you are concerned about, do not delay in seeking help.  Contact your medical centre or attend the Accident and Emergency department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
 

You can get in touch with the Student Wellbeing Team directly, or someone who knows you can make initial contact on your behalf, either by coming in to Reception at the Dean of Students' Office (Upper Street, opposite Waterstones Bookshop), by telephoning 01603 592761 or by email.

The service is usually available Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm.

You will be offered an initial appointment, usually within 5 days.  Further information and resources will soon be available on this website.  Please note that we are re-designing the entire site for the start of the new year so a lot of content is not yet available.  If you have any questions or need advice then please contact us directly using the methods above.

*NEW* The Student Wellbeing Team has a NEW film about support available to UEA students with wellbeing issues.  To view the film, click on the image below.  

 

Links to other sections of this website:







The Matthew Project run a confidential drop-in service on campus every Wednesday in The Hive juice bar - they are able to give support and advice on alcohol and drugs, including giving up smoking.  Pop in and see them!
 

Latest Updates:

May 4, 2012
Get involved with your union - UUEAS are looking for a Students With Disabilities Officer - click the link for more details! www.ueastudentelections.com

 May 4, 2012
During the second week of the exam period, between Monday 7^th May and Sunday 13^th, Nightline will be open not just at night, but during the day too.
To make it even easier to get in touch, they are also introducing Nightline on Skype. Search ‘ueanightline’, then video call, voice call or text chat, completely free.
All the usual contact methods, call, text, email and IM are still available (check www.uea.ac.uk/nightline for details) or drop in and see us in Suffolk Terrace, Block A, road level.
So if you need to vent your frustration at revision, talk to someone about how that exam just went, or just get a break and have a cup of tea and a biscuit, Nightline is here for you, any time.

March 29, 2012
There's an article about Mindapples in UK Universities up HERE - including some words from our very own Mental Health Coordinator Lydia.

March 8, 2012
First Year undergraduates wanted to take part in a national survey to see how factors such as finances, alcohol use and demographic variables affect student mental health - The survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and you will get the chance to win a £50 book voucher! - click HERE for more details.

February 9, 2012
February 22 is the first University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day - look out for the green ribbons!  Time To Change have launched a student Mental Health survey which you can access HERE.  It only takes a few minutes to fill out!

January 12, 2012 -
Happy New Year!  We're looking for student volunteers to help us make some Mental Health-related podcasts in the Spring - if you'd like to get involved (on either side of the camera) then get in touch!November 4, 2011 -
The programme for UEA Wellbeing Week is now up online!  Click the link above and sign up for as many events as you like.  See you at the Wellbeing Fair on Tuesday 22nd!

September 20, 2011 -
Regular updates from the UEA Wellbeing Team will now be tweeted direct to your computer/phone!  Follow us (and the rest of the Dean of Students' Office) @uea_dos.

September 6, 2011 -
UEA is set to become the UK's first 'MHFA Champion' university - There are now over 100 trained Mental Health First Aiders on campus, all certificated by MHFA England.  If you are a member of UEA staff and are interested in future courses, then please email for more details.