The largest ever mental health poll of universities has revealed that the levels of distress and illness among students in the UK is ‘alarmingly high’, constituting for an ‘urgent call to action’
Jasmine Taylor discusses how serious mental health disorders are still being demonised by the media and excluded from popular activist narratives.
Business leaders across the UK have asked the Prime Minister to change how mental health is dealt with professionally
A recent proposal put forward by Higher Education Minister, Sam Gyimah seeks to enforce that universities inform parents if their children are facing a crisis with regards to mental health. He wants universities to work in loco parentis, paying closer attention to the wellbeing of their students.
In recent years, the number of university students affected by mental health seems to be a figure that just keeps rising. A recent study by the World Health Organisation reported that 1 in 3 freshers experience symptoms of mental health disorders. Furthermore, a fifth of 16-24 year olds are thought to experience anxiety or depression. […]
Research shows over 75% of people in the North-West would say they’re ‘fine’ even when suffering from a mental health issue
With monthly student budgets reaching up to £1200, mental health issues are fast becoming grave consequences of financing a degree
The mayor of Greater Manchester unveiled new plans to tackle growing mental health problems in Manchester’s universities
Sophie Marriott argues that the University of Bristol’s recently announced scheme to safeguard students who suffer from mental health problems exemplifies the apprehension to confront the issue of suicides on UK campuses.
Liv Clarke talks to the team behind (in)sane, a multimedia platform that combines the arts with mental health dicussion, about their upcoming event
Study by the WHO finds that as many as one in three first-year students experience symptoms of a mental health disorder.
A brand-new research network will form part of the University Mental Health Charter
The University of Manchester has partnered with the Synergi Collaborative Centre, whose research uncovers shocking difference in mental health care between white and BME people
Whilst it is encouraging to see more focus on the importance of addressing student mental health, the issue of post-graduate depression is often overlooked
As World Mental Health Day approaches us on the 10th of October, Megan Ritchie discusses the simple ways to manage your mental health
After a successful event for World Mental Health Day 2016, Wellbeing Officer Saqib Mahmood wants to make 2017’s celebrations even better
The mental health support course is initiated as Andy Burnham tells The Mancunion “support often isn’t there for people in crisis moments”
UC Berkeley students are developing a website and mobile app to connect campus students experiencing mental health issues with other students who face similar experiences
A recent study has concluded that the cost of living for many students is having a negative impact upon mental health and academic success
A look into the panel discussion event held by Manchester Open Mind Network for World Mental Health Day