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People giving high fivesMental Health Advisers: a vital role in supporting student mental health

Dr. Rachel Spacey, UMHAN’s Policy and Engagement Officer, writes about her research into the roles and benefits of Mental Health Advisers.
17 Oct 2024
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Speech bubble saying "We need you" with #IChoseToDiscloseUni Mental Health Day 2024 - I Chose To Disclose

For Uni Mental Health Day 2024, UMHAN Charity Manager, Sam Gamblin, shares why we are relaunching our I Chose To Disclose campaign.
12 Mar 2024
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Photo of Jay with pink quiff!Experiences of a Mental Health Practitioner with ADHD

UMHAN member Jay shares his insight into ADHD after being diagnosed at 30.
11 Jul 2023
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LogoPositive Digital Practices - using Positive Learner materials

Welcome to the first of three upcoming blog posts on using materials from the Positive Digital Practices project!
30 Jan 2023
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Mutli-coloured pencils lined up on blue paperDisparity in support for students needs addressing

We support the Association of Colleges in their call for equal funding for all students at every level of their education journey.
21 Jul 2022
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Black and white photo of Taylor smilingTaylor's story

Support at a small and specialist campus - "I was made to feel at ease in an educational world I didn’t know I would ever be ready for."
5 Apr 2022

"Mentoring has helped me be my best self "

Student feedback for member Helen shows what a huge impact mentoring can have on students.
8 Nov 2021

"It's good to talk"

Common advice given around mental health is not without difficulties for many.
9 Feb 2021

I Chose To Disclose - Alex's story

"Disclosing has given me the confidence to...have that mental health conversation and to be more honest with myself when I am feeling low."
7 Jul 2020

Providing and accessing remote support

Advice for students about accessing their continuing MH support from University, and for staff providing this.
17 Mar 2020

#UniMentalHealthDay

5th March 2020 is the 12th Uni Mental Health Day
5 Mar 2020

Language and Terminology

4 Mar 2020

Diagnosis – Help or Hindrance?

A Specialist Mental Health Mentor gives her thoughts on the diagnostic process and how this impacts on her work.
15 May 2019

UMHAN helps students access mental health facilities at UK universities

Marta Polizzi, UMHAN Co-ordinator speaks to Duncan Little.
10 Apr 2019

Working with students who identify across the gender spectrum

Article by Claire Gregor (reviewed by Aine Bradley and Donna Lee Norton)
18 Oct 2017

Not special treatment, but Reasonable Adjustments

Research suggests an increase in the number of students receiving adjustments due to mental health. UMHAN members share their expertise.
13 Jul 2017

University dropouts due to mental health difficulties treble - UMHAN responds

The following is a response to an article published by the Guardian, written by Rachel Fahy and Dan Doran, Mental Health Advisors.
1 Jun 2017

What’s the point of Mental Health Mentoring?

Lydia Pell, UMHAN Chair, speaks at Universities UK Conference.
22 Mar 2017

UMHAN presents at Westminster Briefing

On January 31 2017, our Development and Operations Worker, Miriam Chappell, presented at the Westminster Briefing conference.
20 Feb 2017

UMHAN and the ProtectED Code of Practice

The ProtectED Code of Practice was launched on Monday 6th February as a new accreditation scheme for universities to measure student safety.
14 Feb 2017

UMHAN and Universities UK

UMHAN has been working as a key player in developing a new project focusing on Higher Education student and staff mental health and wellbeing.
19 Dec 2016

UMHAN to give evidence on mental health to the Youth Select Committee

Dan Doran, will appear before the Youth Select Committee to contribute oral evidence for its inquiry into mental health.
25 Jun 2015

#IChoseToDisclose: How to prepare?

Who to disclose to? When to disclose? What to disclose? We answer some of the questions you might have about disclosing your mental health condition.
18 Feb 2015

#IChoseToDisclose: What to expect?

What you should expect when disclosing as we encourage you to think about your rights.
18 Feb 2015

The pressures of university and available support

Emmy Gilmour of The Recover Clinic writes about university for students with eating disorders.
18 Feb 2015

#IChoseToDisclose: What if?

For UMHD 2015 we have compiled a list to help students make an informed decision disclosing information about their mental health condition.
12 Feb 2015

Suffering in silence

Henry, a recent graduate, shares his experience of mental health difficulties at university.
7 Jan 2015

'Year-abroad students say universities don’t offer enough support'

What support is there for students who are on placements?
19 Dec 2014

Support available at university

University can be challenging but specialist support is available. Make yourself aware of the support that exists.
21 Oct 2014
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