What is Student Space?
In response to the significant impact of the pandemic on the student population, Student Minds launched Student Space in August 2020 to help students find the support that they need during coronavirus.
The platform works to support you in three ways:
1. Access to dedicated support services
2. Information, tools, and student stories on navigating life during the pandemic
3. Information on what is available at your university and Student Union.
Not all students have been impacted by the pandemic equally. For some, the mental health repercussions of the past year have been felt more acutely and they may be more likely to need or benefit from additional support.
In response, Student Space is launching a new package of innovative, tailored services for these students. This includes support for:
● Black students, Punjabi students, Muslim students and other racialised and minoritised communities
● Trans and gender questioning students
● Students from working-class backgrounds
● Students who have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) or BDD (body dysmorphic disorder)
● Students who hear voices and have other sensory experiences
● Students experiencing disordered eating
To find out more visit Student Space. Struggling right now? Call 0808 189 5260 to speak to someone between 3pm and midnight every day, or text 'STUDENT' to 85258 to start a conversation. You are never alone.
You can also get in touch with the Student Union Advice Centre by completing our short advice enquiry form.
