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Free online service supports wellbeing

Edinburgh students and staff going through a tough time can now access free online support with Big White Wall.

The service provides 24/7 online peer and professional support with trained counsellors.

Whether you’re struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or not coping, Big White Wall can help you get support, take control and feel better.

Safe space

Big White Wall provides a safe, anonymous space online to get things off your chest, explore your feelings and learn how to improve and self-manage your mental health and wellbeing. 

More than three quarters of members feel better as a result of using the service, and nearly 90 per cent use Big White Wall outside of 9-5pm.

You can get support on the service at any time of the day or night, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Online community

To join Big White Wall’s supportive online community, go to bigwhitewall.com and sign up with your university email address.

You then choose an anonymous username for your time on Big White Wall.

Related links

Big White Wall

Counselling Services