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# Student Minds: Mental Health Support – For UK University Students

> Student Minds is the UK's university student mental health charity\. We have a clear vision: No student should be held back by their mental health\.

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## Pages
- [Our impact](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/about-us/our-impact/): Read Student Minds' impact reports to see  how we’ve been improving university communities so that every student gets the mental health support they need to reach their goals\.
- [Fundraise at university](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/fundraise-at-university/): Take on a challenge or discover other ways your university can raise money to help us ensure no student is held back by their mental health\.
- [Governance](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/about-us/our-team/governance/): Our governance teams play a vital role in enabling Student Minds to achieve the charity's objectives \- providing accountability, oversight and guidance to help us achieve our goals\.
- [Homepage](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/): Student Minds is the UK's university student mental health charity\. We have a clear vision: No student should be held back by their mental health\.
- [Fundraise](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/): Get support and inspiration to raise money to support student mental health, from marathons to bake sales\.

## Events
- [Webinar: Experiences of the University Mental Health Charter Award](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/events/webinar-experiences-of-the-university-mental-health-charter-award/): Is your university considering joining our UMHC Programme or working towards the UMHC Award? Join us for an open conversation with staff who have recently led their university through the Award\.
- [University Mental Health Charter practice sharing event \- Student Support Services](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/events/university-mental-health-charter-practice-sharing-event-student-support-services/): University support services are currently facing a difficult paradox: student needs are becoming increasingly complex just as resources are becoming tighter\. Join us as we tackle this in our in\-person practice sharing event and come away able to prioritise what matters most for your staff and students\.

## Reports
- [Student mental health: the role and experiences of academics](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/reports/student-mental-health-the-role-and-experiences-of-academics/): Responding to student mental health problems now appears to be an inevitable part of the role of an academic\. To understand more about how academics are managing student mental health, this project interviewed 52 academics at five universities\.
- [Disabled students and mental health: a briefing](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/reports/disabled-students-and-mental-health-a-briefing/): An overview of key topics concerning disability and student mental health, exploring legal and regulatory frameworks, practice, student voice and academic literature\.
- [Graduate mental wellbeing in the workplace](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/reports/graduate-mental-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/): Moving into the workplace can be a significant challenge for a young person’s mental health\. This report uncovers the wellbeing of young graduates making the transition from university into the workforce\.
- [LGBTQ\+ student mental health](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/reports/lgbtq-student-mental-health/): Exploring the intersection of LGBTQ\+ identity and experiences of mental health difficulties amongst students in higher education\.
- [Supporting students with eating disorders](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/reports/supporting-students-with-eating-disorders/): Lessons from an audit of UK eating disorders provision and what we can do better together

## News and Updates
- [Our living Theory of Change: from complexity to clarity](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/news-and-updates/our-living-theory-of-change-from-complexity-to-clarity/): Follow our journey as we created our living Theory of Change\. Join us to discover how we use this map to listen, learn and remain accountable to students and the change we want to see\.
- [Reflections from our Student Advisory Committee: January 2026](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/news-and-updates/reflections-from-our-student-advisory-committee-january-2026/): Reflections from our first Student Advisory Committee meeting with the 2026 cohort, including discussions on this year's University Mental Health Day\.
- [My experience of peer support in higher education and how I want to change it](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/news-and-updates/my-experience-of-peer-support-in-higher-education-and-how-i-want-to-change-it/): Dr Julia Pointon\-Haas identifies the roadblocks in university peer support and shares a strategic new vision for student mental health with Student Minds\.
- [How to address the pressure on student accommodation staff](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/news-and-updates/how-to-address-the-pressure-on-student-accommodation-staff/): Staff in student accommodation are on the frontline when it comes to supporting students\. Learn why their role is important and how staff can look after their own wellbeing whilst supporting student residents\.
- [Student Minds welcomes a new Chair and six new trustees](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/news-and-updates/student-minds-welcomes-a-new-chair-and-six-new-trustees/): We are thrilled to welcome Professor Nic Beech as our new Chair, alongside six new trustees, committed to ensuring no student is held back by their mental health\.

## Student Stories
- [Why it’s okay not to have everything figured out after graduation](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/student-stories/why-its-okay-not-to-have-everything-figured-out-after-graduation/): Julia reflects on the stress and uncertainty of life after graduation, exploring the pressures of choosing a career and embracing the freedom to explore multiple paths\. 


- [How an autism diagnosis encouraged me to thrive in education](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/student-stories/how-an-autism-diagnosis-encouraged-me-to-thrive-in-education/): Laur shares how transitioning from an undiagnosed autistic student to receiving an autism diagnosing helped them thrive in education

- [Navigating grief and loss](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/student-stories/navigating-grief-and-loss/): Jasmine shares her tips of navigating grief and loss whilst at university\.
- [Balancing social media use](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/student-stories/balancing-social-media-use/): Rufaro, a recent graduate from the University of Surrey, shares her experience of adjusting her social media habits during the pandemic to support her mental health\.
- [Tips on making friends](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/student-stories/tips-on-making-friends/): Students from Kings College London share their tips for making friends at university\. From joining societies to initiating conversations, this story offers practical insights for building meaningful connections\.

## Advice and Information
- [Don’t have a graduate job yet? Don’t panic\!](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-info/dont-have-a-graduate-job-yet-dont-panic/): Sometimes, finding the right graduate job can take a little bit of time\. Your career will last for decades, this is just the beginning\. Give yourself the time and the space to find the right way to begin for you\.
- [Studying with a hearing impairment](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-info/studying-with-a-hearing-impairment/): For those of us with hearing impairments, the ways in which study online may create some additional challenges\. However, there are some practical steps you can take to improve your student experience\.
- [Navigating university as a Jewish student](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-info/navigating-university-as-a-jewish-student/): Navigating university as a Jewish student comes with unique challenges\. UJS Sabbatical Officer Eve Cohen shares essential advice on wellbeing, JSocs and finding community\.
- [How the Black Services Guide supports Black student wellbeing](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-info/how-the-black-services-guide-supports-black-student-wellbeing/): This student\-led resource compiles local services to support your social, mental, physical and financial wellbeing\.
- [How to maintain your faith while dealing with mental health difficulties](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-info/how-to-maintain-your-faith-while-dealing-with-mental-health-difficulties/): Shannel shares how the intersection of faith can be nurtured while managing your mental health\.

## Report Categories
- [Impact reports](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/research-and-resources/impact-reports/)
- [Student support](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/research-and-resources/student-support/)
- [Good practice guides](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/research-and-resources/good-practice-guides/)
- [Student voice](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/research-and-resources/student-voice/)
- [Insight briefings](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/research-and-resources/insight-briefings/)

## Advice and Information Categories
- [Mental health and wellbeing](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-information/mental-health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Life as a Black student](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-information/life-as-a-black-student/)
- [Life as a trans\+ student](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-information/life-as-a-trans-student/)
- [Preparing for university](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-information/preparing-for-university/)
- [Friendship and social life](https://www.studentminds.org.uk/advice-and-information/friendship-and-social-life/)

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