Latest release of NHS figures show a 54% increase in referrals to CAMHS since Feb 2020, with a 24% increase in the last year. For those in HE and #StudentMentalHealth figures like this demonstrate why it's so important to have support systems in place for incoming cohorts.

If you like the sound of applying to a free summer school aimed at research graduates and clinical trainees interested in youth mental health research, then you’re going to want to look at this 🧵 🌟 📣

One of our valued ECR community members Michael Priestley has worked with The Charlie Waller Trust on a brilliant new resource for universities, which has also been peer reviewed by SMaRteN Leads Alyson Dodd and Emma Broglia charliewaller.org/resources/uni-…

ANNOUNCING: SMaRteN Showcase 31st Oct-4th Nov 2022! Before we conclude, we want to bring together our community to share findings and spark important conversations about #StudentMentalHealth Mon-Thurs will be online events, leading to a final Friday face to face conference! 🔗👇

Progress feedback narrows the gap between more and less effective therapists: A therapist effects meta-analysis of clinical trials. psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/cc…

Dr Nicola Byrom AMOSSHE UMHAN Student Mental Health Research Network Dr Nkasi Stoll We’re working with SCORE consortium on an upcoming paper that discusses the need for demographic data to be captured consistently by services to answer these questions. Our research fellow, Jenny O’Donnell, is presenting at #BACPResearch23 and #SPRDublin2023 on this project.

Don't forget about this brilliant opportunity open to KCL students! If you're interested in student mental health research and the related comms and impact generation processes then take a look at what's available and consider using the long weekend to apply! Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience KCLSU

Another new post up on our #JobsBoard this week: Mental Health Intervention Officer at dmuleicester. Full advert here: umhan.com/pages/jobs-boa… #UniMentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #MentalHealthJobs #CurrentVacancies #StudentSupport #MentalHealthIntervention #DeMontfortUni

Check out our latest paper Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and feedback in university student counselling and mental health services: Considerations for practitioners and service leads. doi.org/10.1002/capr.1…

We’ve highlighted the urgent need for investment in counselling and psychotherapy as part our submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn statement. Read more here ➡️ orlo.uk/6xvLn

Are you signed up to join us for our FREE webinar this #UniMentalHealthDay? You may be particularly interested if you're student services staff, accomodation providers, academics, students, parents/carers or just someone interested in #StudentMentalHealth umhan.com/.../when-does-…

A whole-school approach to wellbeing – where all parts of a school community work together to improve mental wellbeing – is crucial. But teachers can't do this alone - they need support and more opportunities for training. Find out more : orlo.uk/IT0QH

Welcome to all our new students starting at #KingstonUni today 👋 If you're on campus and need to know anything or ask for directions head to our welcome help points detailed in the post below 📍 Find out all you need to know about #WelcomeWeek 👇 kingston.ac.uk/welcome/welcom…

Measurement Issues: Measuring well-being is challenging due to varying definitions and the need for reliable, valid instruments tailored to specific groups like university students. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… Alyson Dodd Michael Priestley Katie Tyrrell Catherine Newell

🗣️ Feeling isolated at university due to family issues? You’re not alone. Connect with others who understand your experience and discover ways to overcome loneliness and build meaningful connections: u-belong.uk/family-dynamics #Loneliness #StudentCommunity

🧠 Questions on mental health literacy highlight the need for better awareness and support for students. How can we improve understanding and reduce stigma? cambridge.org/core/journals/… Michael Priestley Professor Dame Til Wykes Alyson Dodd Emma Broglia Katie Tyrrell #MentalHealthEducation