Student support topics
Wellbeing, study, and other help and support.
Wellbeing
- Type
- Guide
Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
- Type
- Guide
Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
- Type
- Guide
Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
- Type
- Guide
Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students.
- Type
- Guide
Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
- Type
- Guide
Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
- Type
- Guide
Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
- Type
- Guide
Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
- Type
- Guide
Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
Stay on Course
- Type
- Guide
Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
- Type
- Guide
Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
Gender-based violence
- Type
- Guide
Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next