One area in which more money is needed is that of students’ health, both within the SU and the University as a whole. Although those providing support for students suffering mental health problems seem to be doing a good job with limited resources, the constant flow of new statistics show that the need is greater than ever. As many are finding university life is not what they expected, they also find long waiting lists for help. As people struggle to cope with feelings of depression and acadmic and social failure, they also face the stigma of being called ‘mad’ and the hostility of a community that simply doesn’t understand.

That is why mental health is an issue that can never be marginalised, that can never be forgotten and that we should never stop striving for improvement in. Hopefully students won’t be put off seeking help because of the low resources available, but the University need to take immediate action to provide the care that students need and deserve. Students suffering from mental health problems are not ‘special’: it’s an illness and deserves to have the support and accessibility that you can get with any form of physical illness.

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