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Starting work or an apprenticeship can feel both exciting and daunting. There are lots of new things to get your head around, like managing your workload, communicating well, getting on with others, etc. So, it’s really important to look after your mental health and wellbeing at the same time.

It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.

Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time. But do you know how to spot the signs if you, or someone you love, is struggling?

It's really important to tell your university or college about your individual needs as early as possible – this will ensure any adjustments and support are in place before you arrive.

On your UCAS application, you can share a mental or health condition with your university. This’ll help you get the information and help you may need while at university and help put you at ease.

Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.

Every year, over 100,000 disabled students apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK – including mental health conditions, learning differences, and long-term health conditions. Students can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

Learn how to support your mental health through stressful periods like exams.

More students than ever before feel comfortable in sharing a disability or mental health condition when

Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the willingness of students to talk about

A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because

UCAS Chair Trudy Norris-Grey has announced that she plans to step down from the role at the end of December

The number of UK 18-year-olds and international students applying for a place in higher education has

Students applying through UCAS can now get an insider’s view into life and learning on campus through

The number of UK 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds applying to the most selective

Dr Jo Saxton, the current Ofqual Chief Regulator of Qualifications is to join UCAS as its new Chief Executive.

A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new

New UCAS figures show nearly three-quarters of young Scottish students have been accepted by their firm

UCAS Chief Executive, Clare Marchant, will leave the organisation later this year to take up the role