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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 lightsMy experience accessing mental health support at university

It was game-changing for me when I disclosed my illness to the uni – the first step to being able to thrive in education.
22 Nov 2023
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Black and white photo of Taylor smilingTaylor's story

Support at a small and specialist campus - "I was made to feel at ease in an educational world I didn’t know I would ever be ready for."
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

I Chose To Disclose - Alex's story

"Disclosing has given me the confidence to...have that mental health conversation and to be more honest with myself when I am feeling low."
7 Jul 2020

Language and Terminology

4 Mar 2020

Not Special Treatment, but Reasonable Adjustments

Articles have highlighted an increase in the number of students receiving adjustments due to mental health. UMHAN members share their expertise.
13 Jul 2017

#IChoseToDisclose: How to prepare?

If there is any aspect of your experience which you are having difficulty with you may be thinking about discussing this with your university.
18 Feb 2015

#IChoseToDisclose: What to expect?

Not knowing what will happen when you disclose can be a daunting prospect.
18 Feb 2015

The Pressures of University and Available Support

Author: Emmy Gilmour of The Recover Clinic
18 Feb 2015

#IChoseToDisclose: What if?

UMHD is an annual event which aims to focus efforts that promote the mental health of people in Higher/Further Education.
12 Feb 2015

Suffering in Silence

A graduate experience of mental health difficulties at university. Author: Henry.
7 Jan 2015

Support Available at University

“University can often look like a minefield of potential stressful situations.”
21 Oct 2014
University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN). c/o The Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP Tel: 07510 734544 Registered charity number: 1155038. We use cookies to improve your experience using this website.
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