Mental Health

Everyone can have a bad day, but that doesn’t always mean that it’s a mental health illness.  1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health illness at some point in their life, and because of the stigma surrounding mental health, it can be difficult to talk about. It’s more important than ever for students to feel reassured that if this does happen, they can get the help and support they need to get through it and continue on with their time here at LJMU. 

Here at LiverpoolSU, we want all students to love student life at LJMU and to look after yourself.  However we know that’s not always an easy thing to, and the stressful times can sometimes take their toll.  This page is just one of the ways LiverpoolSU can support students and their mental health whilst at university, alongside Student Advice and Wellbeing who offer bespoke services for students. 

What is mental health?

Everyone has mental health, be it good or bad.  Individuals deal with the stresses of everyday life in their own way, however some find it harder than others because they may have a long-term mental health illness.  A mental health illness is a condition that can impact on your everyday life, effecting the way you think, feel, behave and relate to others.  It can be a difficult illness to diagnose, as unlike a physical illness, it’s hidden.  It’s important to recognise that mental health is normal; everybody has mental health.  However, everyday life can be difficult when they suffer from a mental health illness. 

So what are the most common mental health illnesses that students suffer from?

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Eating Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Psychosis

For more information about these mental illnesses, click here.