The University Mental Health Charter was created by thousands of staff and students to shape a future in which everyone in higher education can thrive.
Use this website to explore the University Mental Health Charter Framework, alongside research and resources to learn about good practice in promoting mental health and wellbeing at university. Find out more about how the Charter Programme and the Charter Award can support your university to create cultural change.
Learn about good practice
The University Mental Health Charter Framework is a set of evidence-informed principles to support universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Improve your approach
The Charter Programme brings together universities committed to making mental health a university-wide priority to share practice and create cultural change.
Achieve a Charter Award
Charter Programme members can apply for the University Mental Health Charter Award to achieve recognition for excellent practice and support ongoing improvement.
Register for our Q&A Webinar
Hear from the Student Minds team and colleagues from universities on the programme about the University Mental Health Charter Programme and Award, and how your university can apply.
Resources for Students
Download resources to support students to use the University Mental Health Charter to create meaningful change.
Join the Programme
Applications are now open for the 2022/23 cohort.