Advice ASAP??

I am currently on a psychology degree about a month into my third year - but I am severely struggling with mental health and not sure if I can carry on the degree, along with me not really enjoying it anymore / struggling with motivation. I really want to go into mental health nursing, but not sure how I would go about this with student finance. Advice please !!

Yes I agree with Ash.

Speak to your university and your GP if you are struggling with your mental health, the most important thing is your health.

Also ask yourself what is it about mental health nursing that appeals to you? I’m in my third year of a dual nursing degree (adult & mental health) and I have found placements incredibly hard at times. If you persue a MH nursing degree many of your placements will be on acute wards which can be quite demanding, especially in the current climate, bed and staff shortages etc. The sad situation is with the bed shortages it means patients are often admitted when they are very unwell and often times in acute settings it’s easy to feel like a glorified prison guard at times which is not what what I signed up for. With your psychology background perhaps consider becoming a therapist or councelor ?

Again the highest priority is that you look after yourself, I’m not trying to put you off MH nursing but it’s definitely worth doing your research before applying.

I hope that helps a little.