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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

UMHAN'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

Working together: UMHAN's new research collaboration guidance

Rachel Spacey, UMHAN's Policy & Engagement Officer writes about how we work in collaboration to support members and students

13 Feb 2024

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'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

#UniMentalHealthDay 2023: Introducing Clinical Governance.

UMHAN Trustee Phil Scarffe outlines the student mental health landscape in 2023, and crucial elements of our new guidance.

8 Mar 2023

#UniMentalHealthDay 2021

UMHAN trustee Hannah Wilson reflects on the work of our members and the long term impact of inequality on mental health.

4 Mar 2021

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

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

10 Apr 2019

'Conflicts within the mental health mentor role'.

Kate Noble, Specialist Mental Health Mentor, shares her reflections on the role.

1 May 2018

'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

'Supporting students with experience of sexual violence'.

Mental Health Manager, Lisa Brooks-Lewis, describes her experience developing policies and training on the topic of sexual violence.

7 Jul 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

UMHAN Training: Behavioural Intervention Teams

Key points about Behavioural Intervention Teams from a day of training.

6 Dec 2016

'When, who and what?': #IChoseToDisclose

We answer some of the questions you might have about disclosing your mental health condition.

18 Feb 2015

'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

'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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