Background We have 15000 students across 3 campuses and 20 different academic departments in Colchester, Southend and Loughton; we are ranked in the top 20 for the most international student community (Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Students study at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in both Taught and Research contexts. Students live both on and off campus and represent a truly diverse community, including some under the age of 18. At Essex, in line with the national picture, we have seen a significant growth in the demand for student mental health services. Our student wellbeing services work to provide a professional and proactive