Mental health is just as important as physical health in living the best possible life. And, just like physical health, many factors cause it to fluctuate over our lifetimes. Being aware of your mental health and taking steps to look after it will help you to make the most of your time at Cambridge.

This section will cover some of the key resources and strategies that you might try out. This includes information and some of the tools you may need to take care of yourself when everything is going well. But sometimes, self-care is just not enough. We'll explain who you can turn to if things get difficult and what to expect.

Please bear in mind that all the information included in this section represent general recommendations, but you should select and adopt strategies that work for you and that you feel comfortable to implement.

If you, or someone near you, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you should seek help immediately.  If you are registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough you can call NHS 111 and select option 2 to speak to a mental health professional 24/7. For an immediate response, you can also consider reaching out to the Cambridge Samaritans at 0330 094 5717.