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1 in 4 mental health statistic – Mind
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Graphic with a large blue speech bubble stating: “1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year.” UMO logo appears in the bottom right with “1/4 Mental Health” in the corner.
Graphic with a blue speech bubble stating: “1 in 6 adults report a common mental health problem in any given week.” An orange arrow points forward, with “2/4 Mental Health” and the UMO logo in the corner.
Graphic with a blue speech bubble stating: “Work-related stress, depression or anxiety affected 875,000 workers in the UK.” An orange arrow indicates the next slide. “3/4 Mental Health” and the UMO logo appear at the bottom.
Graphic with a blue speech bubble stating: “Mental health problems cost UK employers an estimated £56 billion per year.” The final slide shows “4/4 Mental Health” with the UMO logo in the bottom right.
Mental health affects far more people than many realise.
• 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year
• 1 in 6 adults each week
• 875,000 UK workers affected by stress, depression or anxiety
Supporting wellbeing benefits everyone.
#MentalHealth #Wellbeing
Starting university is a major transition.
In this short video, Isabel Stock explores the challenges students face moving from sixth form or college into university — and how mentoring and human connection can support mental health and wellbeing.
Watch:
youtu.be/V9Y6WHGYqws
Leaving university often means losing structured support at the same time as entering an unfamiliar workplace.
In this short talk for #UniversityMentalHealthDay, Djuna Tree explores why the university-to-workplace transition matters for graduate wellbeing.
Watch:
youtu.be/m65SoKQWLAA
Transitions into and out of university can be some of the most challenging periods for student wellbeing.
Learn more about UMO’s University-to-Workplace Transition work:
umo.services/university-t...
Illustration for University Mental Health Day showing diverse university students talking and connecting with each other around a large central message panel. Icons of books, speech bubbles, a campus building, and study items surround the scene, representing university life and conversation. The text highlights that conversations about mental health and wellbeing should continue beyond the day, emphasising that transitions such as starting university, leaving university, and finding your place afterwards matter, ending with the message: “Let’s keep the conversation going.”
Transitions into and out of university can be some of the hardest moments for student mental health and wellbeing.
Tomorrow we’ll share short videos exploring these transitions and how mentoring can help.
#UniversityMentalHealthDay #StudentMentalHealth
If you’re interested in how universities can better support students through one of the most difficult transitions, moving from university into employment: our University-to-Workplace Transition programme explores this in more detail.
Learn more:
umo.services/university-t...
Illustration for University Mental Health Day highlighting neurodiverse and disabled students, with inclusive imagery including a wheelchair user and neurodiversity symbols.
Graphic titled “Hidden Barriers” listing sensory overload, executive functioning challenges, inaccessible systems, and stigma around disclosure affecting neurodiverse and disabled students.
Graphic titled “Transitions Are Harder” highlighting key student transitions including university, placements, and work.
Graphic titled “What Helps” highlighting safe environments, specialist support, and continuity of support for neurodiverse and disabled students.
University Mental Health Day
Neurodiverse students and students with disabilities often face hidden barriers in higher education.
Transitions like starting university, placements and moving into work can increase pressure.
Continuity matters.
#UniversityMentalHealthDay
For more on the work UMHAN does:
www.umhan.com
For University Mental Health Day, we’re recognising the work of UMHAN and university mental health advisers supporting students across UK higher education.
Grateful to work alongside this community.
#UMHD2026 #UniversityMentalHealthDay #StudentMentalHealth #Wellbeing
Dark blue background with a teal banner reading "#Uni Mental Health Day" in bold text. Below, logos for Student Minds and UMHAN are displayed.
Today is #UniMentalHealthDay!
Join our free webinar, hosted by
@studentmindsorg.bsky.social, as they discuss how AI is transforming the way students connect, learn, and access mental health support in higher education.
Today at 11am- don’t miss it!
Join Below:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8636851836...
This is such important work! Making a difference in small ways to make big changes!
A graphic with the text "Why is University Mental Health Day important?" accompanied by logos for UMHAN and Student Minds.
The image promotes "#Uni Mental Health Day," an event hosted by Student Minds and UMHAN. It emphasizes encouraging conversations about student mental health. A desk calendar displaying colored events and a pen is shown, along with the social handle @StudentMindsOrg.
Informational graphic about Uni Mental Health Day. The message highlights the importance of addressing academic pressures, financial concerns, and loneliness for students. It emphasizes the theme "Human Connection," encouraging support and connection in challenging times. The graphic includes the Twitter handle @StudentMindsOrg.
Here's a text-based poster titled "#UniMentalHealthDay" by Student Minds Org, outlining participation methods: using the hashtag on social media, engaging with the community, fundraising, collaborating, and sharing wellbeing tips.
📢 It's ONE WEEK away from #UniMentalHealthDay! 📢
Are you excited? We sure are, and we've been loving all your posts about what you guys have planned for University Mental Health Day.
Don't forget to sign up so you're ready to join us: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4
A diverse group of four people in colorful outfits stand together. Text above reads, "Support student mental health by fundraising this #UniMentalHealthDay." The handle "@StudentMindsOrg" is at the bottom right.
A graphic with a beige and purple color scheme featuring text about fundraising and human connection. The text encourages hosting events or challenges to meet new people, strengthen friendships, and make a positive impact. The image promotes #UniMentalHealthDay and includes the Twitter handle @StudentMindsOrg. Highlighted words include "human connection" and "community.
A graphic titled "#Uni Mental Health Day" suggests fundraising ideas: a bake sale, with Krispy Kreme as an example, and a paint event with peers, including art auctions. It features text in green and pink with an arrow and the handle @StudentMindsOrg.
This image promotes #UniMentalHealthDay and features three activity challenges: 1. Climb the height of Everest as a team by collectively equating the mountain's height to flights of stairs. 2. Run in the shape of a human by uploading a Strava screenshot, donating £5, and challenging three people. 3. Spring distance challenge, which involves choosing a distance to walk, run, cycle, or roll throughout March and challenging friends to join. At the bottom, "@StudentMindsOrg" is mentioned.
Wondering how you can get involved this Thursday for #UniMentalHealthDay? A powerful way to celebrate the power of human connection is fundraising! Below are a few ideas to help get you started 🧡
Don't forget to register to make a difference: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4
A diverse group of people sitting at a table painting together, with the text "Today is #Uni Mental Health Day" above them. Below, there's an arrow pointing to the text "Let's connect together to make change." Logos for "UMHAN" and "Student Minds" are at the bottom.
A text graphic from UMHAN and Student Minds about Uni Mental Health Day. It highlights the theme of "Human Connection" and notes that at least 1 in 3 students feels lonely. Emphasizes the importance of strong social relationships for well-being and mental health with the phrase, "Connection is what makes us human.
Text graphic discussing increased loneliness due to political polarization and technology. It promotes #UniMentalHealthDay, encouraging connection and communication about university mental health. Logos for UMHAN and Student Minds are present.
Three people are sitting together, engaging in activities like reading, using a phone, and knitting. Text on the image promotes unity and mental health awareness, mentioning #UniMentalHealthDay. Logos for UMHAN and Student Minds are visible at the bottom.
It’s #UniMentalHealthDay!
Let’s get the nation talking about student mental health and create meaningful connections. Together we can connect to create change: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4 🧡
More about University Mental Health Day:
www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved...
Illustrated university setting with students and buildings. Text reads: “University Mental Health Day 2026. At UMO, we focus on continuity. Mentoring, guidance and tools that help students navigate the move from university to the workplace.” Slide indicator 3 of 4.
Illustration of students on a university campus. Text reads: “University Mental Health Day 2026. Connection shouldn’t end when university does. With organisations like UMHAN and Student Minds we’re working toward stronger, joined-up support across education and work.” Slide indicator 4 of 4.
Illustrated university campus scene with students walking and studying. Text reads: “University Mental Health Day 2026. Human connection matters. Before, After & During University.” UMO logo in the corner with slide indicator 1 of 4.
University campus illustration with students interacting. Text reads: “University Mental Health Day 2026. Transitions can be hard: Starting university. Placements. Graduating into work. Support needs to travel with students.” Slide indicator 2 of 4.
Today marks the start of #UniversityMentalHealthDay.
This year’s theme focuses on human connection.
At UMO we see how vital connection is during transitions — especially moving from university into work. Support shouldn’t stop at graduation.
Learn more about University Mental Health Day and how to get involved:
www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved...
Illustrated poster for University Mental Health Day showing a banner at the top and the word “Tomorrow” in large text. Beneath it reads “Support matters. No student should face challenges alone.” At the bottom, diverse university students walk and talk together on a campus with university buildings, plants, and icons representing wellbeing, conversation, ideas, and care.
Tomorrow is University Mental Health Day.
University can bring opportunity, but also pressure and change.
Support, connection and the right guidance can make a real difference.
Let’s keep the conversation going.
#UniversityMentalHealthDay #StudentWellbeing
Our pleasure. It's so important!
Illustrated graphic for No Smoking Day with trees, leaves, birds, and people exercising around the border. A no-smoking symbol appears at the top. The centre text reads “No Smoking Day – 11 March 2026” with a small “1/4” indicator and an arrow suggesting to swipe.
Illustrated wellbeing-themed graphic with nature and healthy lifestyle imagery around the edges, including lungs and people exercising. Text reads “Smoking causes around 76,000 deaths in the UK each year” with “2/4” and a swipe arrow.
Illustrated health-themed graphic with plants, lungs, and people being active. Text reads “Quitting improves health within weeks. Support is available” with “3/4” and a swipe arrow.
Illustrated graphic encouraging quitting smoking with nature and wellbeing imagery. Text reads “Thinking about quitting? Start today. NHS support available” with “4/4”.
Today is No Smoking Day.
Smoking causes around 76,000 deaths in the UK each year, but support to quit is available.
Find help to stop smoking:
www.nhs.uk/better-healt...
#NoSmokingDay
Important message from Student Minds for University Mental Health Day.
Human connection protects student mental health.
But connection can be disrupted during major transitions — especially when students move from university into work.
www.linkedin.com/posts/studen...
Graphic with UMO branding stating: “93% of students said mentoring increased the likelihood they would successfully complete their course. (UMO White Paper) Specialist Mental Health Mentoring works.” Illustration at the bottom shows a student and a mentor seated in conversation with coffee cups on a small table. Soft abstract shapes and leaves frame the design.
93% of students reported mentoring increased their likelihood of course completion.
If continuation matters, mentoring matters.
Full report:
umo.services/resources/
#HigherEd #StudentSupport #Wellbeing
Illustration of a stressed university student sitting at a desk with books, clocks, and question marks above their head representing overwhelm. Text reads: “57% of UK students say their mental health has worsened since starting university.” Source credited to Student Minds Student Mental Health Research with UMO logo in the corner.
57% of UK students say their mental health has worsened since starting university.
(Student Minds)
Student mental health remains one of the biggest challenges facing higher education.
Supporting transitions and building preventative wellbeing support has never been more important.
umo.services
Illustrated workplace scenes showing people working at desks, analysing charts, presenting ideas, and collaborating. Central text reads: “Work shouldn’t cost your wellbeing. Modern workplaces need modern support.” UMO logo appears in the corner.
Illustrated workplaces including creative, technical, and office roles. Central text reads: “Not just an EAP. Continuous support from qualified clinicians.” Smaller text below reads: “Coaching • Counselling • Drop-in • Training.” UMO logo in the corner.
Illustrations of people working in different professional environments such as offices, laboratories, and creative studios. Central text reads: “Support when people actually need it. Early help for stress, burnout, neurodiversity and mental health.” UMO logo present.
Illustrated scenes of workers collaborating and using computers in modern workplaces. Central text reads: “Build a psychologically safe workplace. Tools, coaching and training that help teams thrive.” UMO logo visible.
Work shouldn’t cost your wellbeing.
More than an EAP.
Support for stress, burnout, neurodiversity and mental health.
umo.services/workplace-se...
News cycles can be overwhelming. Taking small steps to manage what we consume can help protect our wellbeing.
Helpful guidance from Mental Health UK on managing news anxiety. www.linkedin.com/posts/mental...
Illustrated workplace scenes showing people working at desks, analysing charts, presenting ideas, and collaborating. Central text reads: “Work shouldn’t cost your wellbeing. Modern workplaces need modern support.” UMO logo appears in the corner.
Illustrated workplaces including creative, technical, and office roles. Central text reads: “Not just an EAP. Continuous support from qualified clinicians.” Smaller text below reads: “Coaching • Counselling • Drop-in • Training.” UMO logo in the corner.
Illustrations of people working in different professional environments such as offices, laboratories, and creative studios. Central text reads: “Support when people actually need it. Early help for stress, burnout, neurodiversity and mental health.” UMO logo present.
Illustrated scenes of workers collaborating and using computers in modern workplaces. Central text reads: “Build a psychologically safe workplace. Tools, coaching and training that help teams thrive.” UMO logo visible.
Work shouldn’t cost your wellbeing.
Modern workplaces need more than an EAP.
Early support for stress, burnout, neurodiversity and mental health.
umo.services/workplace-se...
Graphic with UMO branding stating: “93% of students said mentoring increased the likelihood they would successfully complete their course. (UMO White Paper) Specialist Mental Health Mentoring works.” Illustration at the bottom shows a student and a mentor seated in conversation with coffee cups on a small table. Soft abstract shapes and leaves frame the design.
93% of students reported mentoring increased their likelihood of course completion.
If continuation matters, mentoring matters.
Full report:
umo.services/resources/
#HigherEd #StudentSupport #Wellbeing
