Supporting university students with a mental health condition

Published on September 4, 2025

There is an increasing prevalence of university students who need mental health support and university staff benefit from training on this topic. This course explores this phenomenon, drawing on an Open University study on how staff (tutors) can support students with a mental health condition, and considers both what staff and institutions can do to improve student mental wellbeing. First published on Thu, 04 Sep 2025 as Supporting university students with a mental health condition. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website.

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