Health and wellbeing
While university life is full of exciting opportunities, it can also be an overwhelming time. Here you can find information on a range of services provided by the University and throughout Edinburgh to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
For queries, contact us via Student.Wellbeing@ed.ac.uk.
Health services
While at university, make sure you register with a doctor close to where you live. You can also get free access to period products and condoms.
Wellbeing services
Whether you want to speak to someone or do some self-help, we are here to help point you in the direction of services and resources to look after your wellbeing.
Support in a crisis
We can help point you to resources and organisations that can help in the event of a mental health crisis or crime, including sexual assault and harassment.
Report and Support
You can use our Report + Support platform to report any forms of bullying, harassment, discrimination or gender-based violence on campus.
Student Mental Health Agreement with NUS Scotland
Our Student Mental Health Agreement 2023-2025
Student Mental Health Strategy
Good mental health is essential to students’ academic success and to their participation in a high quality and rewarding student experience.
A suicide-safer University
We aim to provide an environment that promotes psychological wellbeing and protects against the risk of suicidal behaviour among our student community.
Social PrescribeED
Welcome to SocialPrescribED, the University of Edinburgh’s social prescribing initiative. SocialPrescriED uses a referral pathway to providing non-clinical support to address social determinants of ill health.
Worried about someone?
If you are concerned about the wellbeing of another student, friend or flatmate, learn who to contact at the University and find resources to help you.
Let's Talk
The Let's Talk podcast is a new series bringing different members of the University community together to have honest and thought-provoking conversations about a range of mental health topics.
Student Parents
Guidance and information for our students who are also parents.
Support for PGR Students
Information for postgraduate researchers
Sport and exercise
Physical exercise is also great for mental wellbeing. The University's Sport and Exercise team have made a number of online classes and tutorials available to help.
Health & Wellbeing Centre
The University of Edinburgh has created a dedicated health and wellbeing centre for students.
Wellbeing Services Vision & Mission
The University's Wellbeing Services agreed vision
For queries, contact us on
Student.Wellbeing@ed.ac.uk