How we’re supporting mental health for staff and students
The University is committed to supporting students to have the best experience that they can whilst studying and to be successful in their studies. Supporting mental health and wellbeing is an essential part of this.
Overview
Wellbeing is a key priority under the One University pillar of the University’s Strategy and Vision. As a University, we are committed to promoting and supporting positive mental health for all staff and students and providing effective and accessible mental health services.
Our Mental Health Strategy
The University has an overarching Mental Health Strategy for students and staff. Our Mental Health Strategy utilises the principles of the University Mental Health Charter Framework to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. Published by leading student mental health charity, Student Minds, the Charter Framework is sector leading guidance and supported by the Office for Students.
Explore the Mental Health Strategy action plan
Mental Health Strategy action plan- text version
Mental Health Charter
The University of Sheffield holds the Mental Health Charter Award, an accreditation achieved through independent assessment, and is one of fewer than 30 award-holding institutions.
Achieving the Charter Award demonstrates that we are committed to making mental health a university-wide priority and investing in high-quality mental health support. It also recognises our commitment to continuous improvement in the area of mental health and wellbeing, and our dedication to its ongoing development.
As a further visible commitment of the University’s work to continuing best practice and working towards the whole-university approach, we are members of the University Mental Health Charter Programme. We engage in annual review activities to demonstrate our development, as well as best practice events, learning and sharing good practice within the higher education sector. The Charter framework, alongside other related sector guidance, will continue to inform and shape our future work in the area.
Accessing mental health and wellbeing support
Mental health and wellbeing support for students (University login required)
Staff can access support through the Staff Mental Health Hub (Staff login required)