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White mug stating 'Be the most encouraging person you know' by Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov via Unsplash

White mug stating 'Be the most encouraging person you know' by Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov via UnsplashWhat I love: Witnessing positive change eg 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
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
Headshot of Cathy with trees and fields behind

Headshot of Cathy with trees and fields behind"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 higher education 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, Megan can empathise with students and understand some of the difficulties they may have.
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 "

Student feedback for 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

A UMHAN member for 5 years, 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

Mental Health Adviser Profiles

This month we speak to an adviser in the West Midlands.
29 Oct 2018

Suffering in Silence

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