Lots of people drink alcohol, particularly as part of socialising or relaxing. We might notice that alcohol helps us feel more confident, forget about our worries, or even seem to help us fall asleep.
However, evidence suggests that alcohol can also make us feel low in mood, anxious, irritable and reduce the quality of our sleep. This can impact our relationships, and our ability to do things like working and studying. For more information, check out this blog from
Drink Aware: The Effects of Alcohol on Mental Health If you want to know more about your own alcohol use, check out the
LSBU Drinkchecker Tool.If you are concerned about your alcohol use, there is lots of information and support available from specialist services:
Support at LSBU:You can always speak with a Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor if you are concerned about your alcohol use. Check out these FAQs for more info:
How do I book an appointment with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team?What happens in a meeting with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team?Will it be confidential if I talk to Mental Health and Wellbeing?
