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Category: Disclosure
Photo of Evie's reflection in a window with a backdrop of city lights

Photo of Evie's reflection in a window with a backdrop of city lights'My experience accessing mental health support at university' #IChoseToDisclose

Blog post written by recent graduate volunteer Evie Wynn who talks about her own mental health and how she found support at university.
22 Nov 2023
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Black and white photo of Taylor smiling'I was made to feel at ease in an educational world I didn’t know I would ever be ready for'.

Taylor talks about the mental health support options at a small and specialist provider.
5 Apr 2022

'It's good to talk'.

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

Developing school mental health services

UMHAN's response to the Early Day Motion 943 Funding for school counselling services
17 Nov 2020

'Disclosing has given me the confidence to... be more honest with myself' #IChoseToDisclose

Graduate, Alex speaks to Anna Beasley, #IChoseToDisclose campaign volunteer, about the positive impact of disclosure on their mental health.
7 Jul 2020

The language and terminology we use at UMHAN

UMHAN advocates for the social model use of language and terminology to describe mental health.
4 Mar 2020

'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
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UMHD 2015 logo'When, who and what?': #IChoseToDisclose

We answer some of the questions you might have about disclosing your mental health condition.
18 Feb 2015
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UMHD 2015 logo'What should I expect?': #IChoseToDisclose

What you should expect when disclosing information about your mental health as we encourage you to think about your rights.
18 Feb 2015
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Logo of The Recover Clinic.'The pressures of university and available support'.

Emmy Gilmour of The Recover Clinic writes about university for students with eating disorders.
18 Feb 2015
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UMHD 2015 logo'What if?' #IChoseToDisclose

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

'Depression is a very solitary experience' #IChoseToDisclose

Henry shares his university experience and the positive impact of accessing support for his mental health.
7 Jan 2015
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