University of Sunderland

Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks??....it's not just you!

FACT: One in Four people are affected by Mental Health Problems.

If you, or someone you know, are affected by Mental Health Issues such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic Attacks
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Eating Disorders
• Psychosis

Then there is help and advice available. University Student Services can offer support.

Disability Support
Email: disability.support@sunderland.ac.uk
Tel: 0191 515292
Or drop in and see them on Level 1 of the Gateway

Health and Wellbeing
Jackie Hutchinson
Mental Health Advisor
Email: health.wellbeing@sunderland.ac.uk
Tel: 0191 5152933
Or drop in and see her on Level 1 of the Gateway

Counselling
Email: counselling@sunderland.ac.uk
Tel:  0191 5152940
Or drop in to make an appointment on Level 1 of the Gateway

You can also contact me if you are more comfortable doing so and I can put you in touch with disability support or our professional counsellors, or just listen if you need to talk.
Abi Fullerton~Student Experience Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media
B19 Priestman Building
Tel: 0191 5153105
Email: abi.fullerton@sunderland.ac.uk

We are here to help and support you should you need it, no judgement, no discrimination just support!

Helpful Resources:
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Website of Mental Health Foundation: information, research, resources and an invaluable A-Z of mental health terms.

http://www.mhfa.com.au
Website of the Australian mental health first aid programme.  Contains news and updates as well as practical help and information.

www.mentalhealth.com
Broad range of links to mental health resources on the internet.

www.mdf.org.uk
Manic Depressive Fellowship (MDF) The BiPolar Organisation is a user-led charity working to enable people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) to take control of their lives. Support and advice for people with bipolar disorder, their families and carers.

www.sane.org.uk
Saneline~a national out-of-hours helpline which provides support and information to anyone coping with mental illness.