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Picture of Sharisse'It's about creating environments where students feel supported, empowered, and able to succeed'.

A career shaped by a deep commitment to mental health accessibility and inclusivity - UMHAN member, Sharisse Hosein.
24 Mar 2025

#UniMentalHealthDay 2025 - This is why our community matters!

Dr. Rachel Spacey, UMHAN's Head of Research and Engagement shares her reflections on the power of the UMHAN community this #UniMentalHealthDay
12 Mar 2025
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Photograph of Molly the author of the blog. My journey with the SHARE study and the future of mental health measures

Molly Lodder-Knowles, reflects on the SHARE study and what she learned researching student mental health.
17 Feb 2025
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People giving high fivesUMHAN's latest research into the role and benefits of Mental Health Advisers

Dr. Rachel Spacey writes about the vital role MHAs play in supporting students with their mental health.
17 Oct 2024
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Speech bubble saying "We need you" with #IChoseToDisclose#UniMentalHealthDay 2024 #IChoseToDisclose

For Uni Mental Health Day 2024, UMHAN Charity Manager, Sam Gamblin, shares why we are relaunching our #IChoseToDisclose 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
UMHAN Member Jane Dye

UMHAN Member Jane Dye'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
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Tam standing in front of Machu PichuMental Health Nurses Day 2023 - Tam Mitchell: from retirement into student mental health

Tam shares his lengthy career in nursing, and how his skills and experience have helped him to support a wide range of students.
21 Feb 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 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

#UniMentalHealthDay 2022

Sam Gamblin reflects on the successes and challenges of the year for our members and other colleagues in Student Services.
3 Mar 2022
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Picture of Helen'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

'It's good to talk'.

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

'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

Providing and accessing remote support

Advice for students about accessing their continuing mental health support from university, and for staff providing this.
17 Mar 2020

#UniMentalHealthDay 2020

UMHAN Charity Manager Sam reflects on what still needs to be done.
5 Mar 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

'Diagnosis – Help or Hindrance?'

Kate Noble, Specialist Mental Health Mentor and UMHAN member gives her thoughts on the diagnostic process and how this impacts her work.
15 May 2019

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

UMHAN Co-ordinator, Marta Polizzi, speaks to UMHAN Member, 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

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 and Anna Matthews of UMHAN speak at the 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 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
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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'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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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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