Mental Ill Health in Female Students by Helen Cooke

This week the BBC reported on the results of a YouGov survey stating that over a third of female students suffer with mental health conditions.

The survey of 1,061 students found that 27% of students (male and female) reported mental health problems.

77% of these students said they had depression and 74% said they suffered with anxiety.

Alongside presenting challenges for the individuals themselves, universities are faced with their own battle to find the resources and best methods for supporting these students while they study.

Research has also shown that 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health condition in any given year, and progressive employers, like Enterprise Mobility, EY and Accenture, are working hard to ensure mental health issues do not present unnecessary barriers to enjoying a fulfilling career.

You can find a host of articles on mental health topics right here on the MyPlus Students’ Club website so please do take a look around.

• Mental health matters
• Mental and Physical Illnesses Are Equal
• My Mental Health and University
• Depression: the start of my journey
• Working with depression and anxiety

If you are a student or graduate wishing to seek help, please consider contacting your GP, the Samaritans, Mind, Sane or Calm.

You may also find Student Space helpful. Student Space is there to make it easier for you to find the support that you need during the coronavirus pandemic.  However you’re feeling, help and guidance are available. Explore a range of trusted information, services and tools to help you with the challenges of student life. Please access Student Space via this link:  Student Space.