MHM across remote and rural areas in the West Coast of Scotland

Mental Health Mentoring provides support to students with mental health problems that impact upon their ability to study, usually at further education or higher education level, be it at a local institution or by distance learning. Input is practical and tailored to individuals’ needs, offering a range of coping strategies to help students maximise their potential and fulfil their goals. What to expect… This service offers specialist one-to-one support that aims to increase understanding about your mental health, promote self-management skills, and provide a practical study skills framework. It is a coaching and mentoring model that utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions, rather than a specific treatment for mental illness. Sessions are typically weekly, and usually funded for rather than by students. You are advised to seek medical assessment and/or treatment in the first instance if your symptoms are significantly impacting upon your well-being. Please contact your GP or NHS24 (telephone 111) if your mental health deteriorates and you feel unable to keep yourself safe.