Our Priorities

Our vision

Remove the barriers to the full participation of people with mental health conditions in tertiary education and beyond, encouraging the development of a culture in which people with mental health conditions studying in higher and further education is a mainstream notion. 

Our mission

• To ensure students with mental health conditions are aware of their rights and how to access available support.
• To ensure students with mental health conditions receive support from well-trained, knowledgeable, and professional practitioners, to reduce risk and increase safety for them as they study. 
• To enhance the tertiary education sector's understanding of mental health conditions, encompassing their potential impact on study and the capacity for individuals with these conditions to lead meaningful, positive, and productive lives.
• To increase understanding among the general population, especially prospective students and their families, friends, and supporters, regarding mental health conditions and the support available at educational institutions.
• To establish UMHAN as the leading membership organization for multidisciplinary mental health practitioners in tertiary education, recognised for promoting and enabling effective, high-quality, and diverse support.