Support for students and staff this University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day - an annual event hosted by Student Minds and UMHAN UK to get the nation talking about student mental health - is on Thursday 12 March 2026 and this year’s theme is ‘Human Connection’.

Loneliness is a significant issue among university students, with national survey data indicating that roughly a third of students feel lonely all or most of the time (HEPI, 2025).

Our latest student newsletter shares advice to students who might be experiencing loneliness and highlights the wide range of support available across the university as well as events happening on campus to mark University Mental Health Day to support our students in connecting with others.

Staff mental health and wellbeing

Supporting student mental health requires a whole-university approach and that includes prioritising the wellbeing of our staff. The Student Minds University Mental Health Charter, of which we are a programme member, reinforces that staff wellbeing must be a strategic priority.

The LJMU Staff Wellbeing Hub offers a wealth of information, guidance and resources to support colleagues across the university.

Staff supporting students

Students build trusted relationships with staff from across the university and may reach out to you for support. We want you to feel confident responding with compassion and knowing how to signpost students to appropriate services.

Comprehensive information online

The Student Advice and Wellbeing webpages contain comprehensive information about our internal services, external support organisations and self-help resources. There is also a dedicated staff section with an overview of our services, useful resources and training.

Visit the Student Advice and Wellbeing webpages

Student Advice and Wellbeing services

Our Student Advice and Wellbeing services are open to students without the need for a referral, but we do have a Student Concern Form for staff to use in certain circumstances:

• When a student may not access support independently
• When you are unsure how to approach a concern
• When you feel additional guidance or intervention may be required

Please ensure you read the accompanying guidance document before completing the form.

Student Concern Form and guidance

Suicide prevention, intervention and postvention

Talking openly about mental health, and suicide in particular, is essential in keeping our community safe.

As part of LJMU’s Suicide Safer Framework, which outlines our approach to prevention, intervention and postvention, the university has launched training from the Zero Suicide Alliance.

Developed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Angela Samata (LJMU Honorary Fellow and expert by experience) and LJMU students, the online training empowers participants to:

• Start supportive conversations
• Recognise warning signs
• Signpost to relevant services where there may be a risk

Designed for students, staff and anyone working in higher education, the training takes just 20 minutes to complete and could save a life.

Zero Suicide Alliance training

University Mental Health Charter

We are programme members of the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to a whole university approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our work towards the Charter and how we strengthen support for both students and staff.