Help shape the future of students’ mental health and wellbeing.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
You are being invited to take part in a research study exploring student wellbeing and reasons behind mental health difficulties, access to support services and your experiences of these services.
The survey will ask questions related to your access to student wellbeing services and usage of mental health resources, mental health information, and your experience and satisfaction with university wellbeing services in supporting your mental health wellbeing.
The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete, and as a thank you all respondents will be given an opportunity to enter a draw to win £20 in Amazon vouchers.
Click on the link: https://southernhealthnhs.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKNXxH2A4lkABCe.
 
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
The aim of this survey is to better understand the current experiences of wellbeing and mental health within University students and to learn more about your experiences of accessing support services, resources and health information. We are also interested to find out whether these experiences are related to loneliness and perceived social support. It is hoped that this information may allow for a greater understanding of difficulties experienced and any protective factors that may help to cope with the stresses of University study to inform targeted approaches for supporting students in the future.

Will my taking part in the study be kept confidential?
All information which is collected during the course of the research will be kept strictly confidential. You will only be asked to provide your email address which will be removed from your responses so that you cannot be recognised. Any documents will be kept in a locked filing cabinet in the Research department.

What will happen if l don’t want to carry on with the study?
Participation is voluntary, and you may change your mind as you complete the questionnaire (or before). You have the right to withdraw from taking part in the survey before submitting it. Once you have submitted the completed survey, it will not be possible to withdraw your responses- the survey responses will not include personal details.

What will happen to the results of the research study?
The data collected during the study will be analysed and written up. The results will be disseminated through publications to peer review journals, and conference presentations. You will not be identified in any report or publication. The findings will also be used in the development of future approaches to supporting University students’ mental wellbeing. We will make a summary of the results available for participants at the conclusion of the study.

Who is organising and funding the research?
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust alongside the University of Southampton is organising this research which is being funded via the NIHR Senior Investigator Award (RCF).

What if there is a problem?
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust as Sponsor has appropriate insurance in place in the unlikely event that you suffer any harm as a direct consequence of your participation in this study. If you wish to complain about any aspect of the way in which you have been approached or treated or how your information is handled during the course of this study, please contact Project Coordinator: Kathryn Elliot at kathryn.elliot@southernhealth.nhs.uk or the Chief Investigator: Dr Peter Phiri at peter.phiri@southernhealth.nhs.uk.

Where can I find support?
If you need to access support for yourself please contact the Student Services at 01752 587676 or email studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk or your own GP, or phoning NHS 111.