Wellbeing
Wellbeing services
We incorporate counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, mental health support and psychoeducational workshops into our support.
We offer specialist wellbeing support online, in person or via telephone for any student experiencing significant or enduring difficulties. We know that every student has individual needs, so we offer a flexible programme. Download our UHI Wellbeing Leaflet for more information.
We regularly liaise with external services (such as local NHS hospitals and community teams) to ensure students are able to access appropriate choices, and liaise so that impact on studies is minimised.
Our service provides a supportive pathway with a stepped care model; this means that you can access help quickly and get the most effective style for your needs. We support the mental health of all students using proactive and reactive wellbeing support for students as well as referral to other services. We provide specialised support for higher-risk students who have more complex needs and who present with at risk behaviours using a short-term case management model.
We also offer something called One at a Time Therapy (OaaT). One at a Time Therapy is designed to address students presenting concerns within one session. This appointment is usually sufficient for many students.
This is also the entry-point to our other services.
The Wellbeing Team takes data privacy seriously. This privacy policy explains who we are, how we collect, share and use personal information, and how you can exercise your privacy rights. We recommend that you read this wellbeing team privacy statement 24.25 in full to ensure you are informed.
Email us at wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk to register or ask any questions. You can complete our online registration form or you can download the wellbeing team accessible registration form
You can also complete paper copies on campus via the bothy or the student services centre.
Please be aware the Service is not an emergency service. Go here in the event of an emergency.
We have created a Wellbeing Plan to help you keep your wellbeing on track , there is also a Wellbeing Replase Prevention Plan which we recommend to students to help you consider your wellbeing and self care.
Mental Health Drop Ins
Mental Health Drop Ins
Mental Health Drop in - Wellbeing Team
Mon to Fri 2pm – 4pm
A brief helpful conversation with a member of the Wellbeing team, for students who may be experiencing emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties but are unsure of what, where or how to gain support and feel the need to talk to someone quickly
Available online or in person at the student support centre or online by emailing wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk
What will happen during the appointment
Appointments are with a member of the wellbeing team and you will work together to explore the issue(s) that are causing difficulty or distress and identify the most appropriate advice, guidance or signposting to support. By the end of the appointment you will have a clear idea of the best next steps to take, which may include:
- trying self-help resources via the bothy on Brightspace, the bothy club or our online workshops
- applying for support through the wellbeing team registration form
- support from within your academic team or wider UHI Inverness student support services
- recommendation to make an appointment with your GP
- advice and guidance about community-based support services
If you already know that you want to access support through the Wellbeing Team then you should complete the registration form
We are aiming to provide a drop in service to our students, however please be aware if demand is high you may be asked to get in touch the following day or later in the week.
Please be aware it may be busy at different times in the semester
