Mental health

As demand increases for university-funded support services, we’re calling for greater government focus on student mental health. We’re also campaigning for student-facing NHS services which match the commitment made in the NHS Long Term Plan.

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13 Dec 2021 Opinion

13 Dec 2021 Opinion

How can universities work together to improve student mental health?

Our President, Professor Steve West CBE, builds on the insight from the Scottish sector’s Thriving Learners study to set out what is next for student and staff mental health.
4 Nov 2021 News

4 Nov 2021 News

Professor Steve West’s speech at our Mental health conference

Speaking at our conference, Professor West recognised the progress that has been made in improving student and staff mental health, but said that there is still significant work to be done.
9 Jun 2021 Media releases

9 Jun 2021 Media releases

Universities boosting academic skills and wellbeing of Year 13s

Universities are stepping up efforts to support the education and wellbeing of Year 13s
11 Apr 2021 Media releases

11 Apr 2021 Media releases

Joint letter from UUK, Student Minds and NUS on student returns

Open letter from UUK, Student Minds and the NUS
10 Mar 2021 Media releases

10 Mar 2021 Media releases

University mental health teams 'plugging the gaps' in NHS services

UK universities are experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for mental health support services.
4 Mar 2021 Case study

4 Mar 2021 Case study

What’s Up With Everyone? Starting a conversation about students’ mental health

This University Mental Health Day, Professor Paul Crawford discusses the new campaign What’s Up With Everyone?
6 Oct 2020 Media releases

6 Oct 2020 Media releases

A commitment by Universities UK to students’ wellbeing

Our commitment to support students as they adjust to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
22 Jul 2020 Insights and analysis

22 Jul 2020 Insights and analysis

A ‘whole university approach’ to wellbeing: meeting the challenges of Covid-19
18 May 2020 Media releases

18 May 2020 Media releases

New guidance on mental health and wellbeing – supporting staff and students more important now than ever

Setting out an improved approach to mental health and wellbeing at universities.
18 May 2020 Publications

18 May 2020 Publications

Stepchange: mentally healthy universities

A refreshed strategic framework for mental health and wellbeing at universities.
5 Sep 2018 Publications

5 Sep 2018 Publications

Suicide-safer universities

Guidance for universities on preventing student suicides.
11 May 2018 Publications

11 May 2018 Publications

Minding our future: starting a conversation about the support of student mental health