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Category: Mental Health Advisers
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People giving high fives'Mental 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
Front cover of book Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder with outline image of man on one knee talking to a small child

Front cover of book Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder with outline image of man on one knee talking to a small childBook Review: 'Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder'

UMHAN member Kate Owen reviews 'Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder' by Reynolds et al. (2024).
1 Jul 2024
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Picture of Ashley'I envisaged I would be helping with students missing home or stressed about exams'.

Long-standing UMHAN member Ashley describes her surprise at the complexity when she first became a Mental Health Adviser.
7 Feb 2022

'Seeing change is a highlight of the role'.

Jonathan's experience from working in CAMHS has helped shaped his work in student mental health.
8 Dec 2021

'From Occupational Therapy to Mental Health Adviser - a member's journey'.

UMHAN member Karen Bridle talks us through her career and work as a Mental Health Adviser.
20 Sep 2021

'I am their advocate, I am there just for them'.

UMHAN member Jo Culpin talks about her training and career in student mental health.
19 Apr 2021

'Supporting an individual's informed choices'.

UMHAN member Kev Rayson talks about his training and career on World Social Work Day.
16 Mar 2021

#UniMentalHealthDay 2020

5th March 2020 is the 12th University Mental Health Day!
5 Mar 2020

'UMHAN helps students access mental health facilities at UK universities'.

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

'University dropouts due to mental health difficulties treble' - UMHAN responds

Response to an article published by The Guardian, written by Rachel Fahy and Dan Doran, Mental Health Advisors.
1 Jun 2017
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