The mental health of students is increasing, which is also influenced by the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the types of support available to with mental health problems students at the University of Ljubljana. I conducted a qualitative research with ten students at the University of Ljubljana with mental health problems based on semi-structured interviews or guides. The interviewees included eight females and two males. In the theoretical part, I summarised the definition of mental health and focused on the most common types of mental disorders, forms of support, social work in the field of mental health, stigmatisation, recovery and support for students. The empirical section presents the data collected, followed by a chapter of findings and discussion, in which I answer the research questions. I continue with the findings and suggestions. In my research, I found that respondents most commonly struggled with eating disorders, depression, self-harm and anxiety. Most became aware of their problems due to the long duration of symptoms, which often began in primary school. The interviewees' confidants were usually their friends. Over the course of their lives, students experience various physical and psychological symptoms that can be attributed to mental health problems. Common physical symptoms include chest pain, breathing difficulties, tremors and abdominal pain, while psychologicalsymptoms include excessive thinking, suicidal thoughts, self-destructive thoughts, anxiety and irritability. The most common forms of support utilised by students were psychiatric help, medication, psychotherapy, talking and psychological help. Most have a positive opinion of pharmacological treatment and generally report good experiences. Almost half of the respondents had already been hospitalised. They highlight high financial burdens and long waiting times as the mainto seeking help. Students use various coping strategies, with sport being the most frequently mentioned. Mental health problems can have a significant impact on both daily life and studies. Most students have no experience of support from the University of Ljubljana, and more than half feel that it is not sufficiently accessible or widespread. Support options used by students include counselling services, a student psychiatrist and the student office. Almost no one has had personal experience of stigmatisation. The research shows that there is a need to raiseawareness of mental health and related issues and improve access to support and help.
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