What support does Student Minds offer? – iQ Feel Good
Student Minds - the UK’s student mental health charity, and one of iQ Feel Good’s partners - is here to help you as you go through university. Whether you’re stressed about your studies, personal life or what university life will look like, you don’t have to struggle on your own. Student Minds have dedicated resources, tips, tools and student stories that can support you.
In this blog, we’ll share more information on what the charity offers, so you know where to find the right support for you.
Resources for starting university
Preparing to go to university for the first time
Starting university is a big step, which can be both exciting and daunting. The Student Minds website offers lots of tips for the transition, from dealing with uncertainty to learning from current students who’ve already started university.
Returning to university
Coming back to university after time away can bring up various feelings. Student Minds provides articles on things like preparing to go back to uni or returning once your friends have graduated.
Settling into university
Arriving at university is one thing, but feeling settled there is another. Student Minds offers student stories and advice for setting healthy habits, worries about not fitting in, homesickness and more.
Tailored resources for specific student groups
Life as a Black student
Black students with lived experience have collaborated with experts to create a wide range of support on navigating university life as a Black student. Resources include tips for imposter syndrome, where to find community and support as a Black Queer student and a several-part podcast exploring different aspects of life as a Black student.
Life as a trans+ student
For transgender and/or non-binary students, experts and trans+ students have created helpful resources, on topics like exploring your identity at university, avoiding burnout as a trans activitist and a several-part podcast discussing life as a trans+ student.
Life as a neurodivergent student
Hear from neurodivergent students and experts on their experiences being neurodivergent at university. There’s advice for being neurodivergent with mental health challenges, a several-part podcast on life as a neurodivergent student and tips for navigating the Disabled Students Allowance application.
Other support
Student Minds offers support for many other contexts too, including:
- Urgent support organisations and contact details
- Where to find other support, e.g., from your university or the NHS
- Study and exam resources
- Summer break resources
- More advice and student stories
You can also follow Student Minds on socials, including Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
