UMHAN

'UMHAN has helped me feel a sense of community and belonging in this relatively undefined role'.

UMHAN member Lauren talks to us about her role as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor.

5 Sep 2024

'Building trust and forming therapeutic relationships with clients is essential'.

UMHAN member Imogen Varle shares the benefits of her nursing background in her work today, as a Mental Health Intervention Officer.

5 Aug 2024

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'What I love: witnessing positive change - an increase in confidence, autonomy and self-knowledge'.

One of our valued UMHAN members shares her experience of working in student mental health and how she migrated into it from teaching.

8 May 2024

'I believe listening non-judgmentally is probably my greatest responsibility'.

UMHAN member Jane Dye shares her career to date and the benefits of a corporate background in her work today as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor.

4 Apr 2023

'It's a process of learning and growing'.

Specialist Mentor and UMHAN member Cathy Bleach, gives us an insight into her career path and life as a mentor in HE today.

18 Oct 2022

'Listening to all students' stories is vital as no two people will ever have the same experiences'.

Having had a mental health condition at university herself, Mental Health Adviser, Megan, can empathise with students and their difficulties.

27 Jun 2022

'I’m watching students' blossom when they think they can’t get there and it’s a great feeling'.

Independent mentor Hazel, talks about her role, how her career has progressed and the things she loves most about working in student mental health.

6 May 2022

'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

'Mentoring has helped me be my best self'.

Feedback for Specialist Mental Health Mentor and UMHAN member Helen shows what a huge impact mentoring can have on students.

8 Nov 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

'Working with students who identify across the gender spectrum'.

Article by Claire Gregor (reviewed by Aine Bradley and Donna Lee Norton).

18 Oct 2017

'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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