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Almost all university students surveyed (96%) agreed that having an emergency contact scheme in place for serious issues like mental or physical health, safety, or engagement is a good idea. A few students who disagreed were worried about feeling less in control or thought that involving a trusted contact could make things worse. We also found that students with someone they trust had better mental well-being and social support than those without such support.

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This page is a summary of: When, how and why should we involve trusted contacts when serious concerns are raised about a student's well-being?, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, November 2023, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/jarhe-06-2023-0255.
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