Our story

Founded in 2003 as a knowledge-sharing network, UMHAN has grown into the UK’s largest professional organisation dedicated to student mental health practitioners. 

Our network now comprises over 800 members across 150 institutions, including Mental Health Advisers (MHAs), Specialist Mental Health Mentors (SMHMs), and their managers. We also offer Associate memberships to university staff whose roles include a mental health remit, fostering a comprehensive community of support within higher education.