Mental Health and Wellbeing Training for Universities
Trusted training in university wellbeing and leadership, creating mentally healthy places to live, learn, and work.
Over 40% of UK university students and one in five staff are struggling with their mental health
(TASO & King’s College London, 2024).
Across UK universities, student and staff mental health challenges are rising. Our training equips leaders, teams, and support staff with the confidence and skills to respond effectively — creating mentally healthy environments where everyone can thrive.
At Mental Wellbeing Services UK, we deliver trusted mental health training tailored for higher education.
Led by Michelle Overton, an accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, and Mental Health Instructor Trainer with an operational background in HE mental health, our programmes are trusted by universities nationwide.
From ResLife and Student Support Teams to Organisational Development and Academic Departments, we help universities strengthen support, build psychological safety, and create compassionate, connected campus communities.
Did you know? Nearly two-thirds of university staff report symptoms of burnout.
(Academic Matters, 2024)
Our Higher Education Training Programmes
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace for HE Managers & Leaders
A 3.5-hour interactive course helping leaders foster trust, psychological safety, and a culture of wellbeing across their teams.
Mental Health Awareness Training for HE Staff
A 2.5-hour interactive session helping university staff recognise early signs of distress, start supportive conversations, and signpost effectively.
ResLife Wellbeing Programmes
Mental health training for residential teams to recognise distress, support student transitions, and foster belonging.
One-Day University Mental Health Training
A one-day interactive course designed for staff who want to go beyond awareness — developing the skills, confidence, and understanding to respond effectively to mental health challenges in higher education.
MHFAider® and Refresher Courses
Accredited MHFA England training delivered by a higher-education mental health professional – building confident, compassionate responders across campus.
Our Work with Student Unions
Collaborating with Student Unions to create mentally healthy campuses and inspire student leaders to drive positive change.
Who We Work With
What Universities Say
“Michelle has delivered bespoke mental health awareness sessions across our teams with great interaction and delivery.”
David McKown MBE, Head of Training and Quality, University of Sheffield
“Michelle has been a pleasure to work with, and her sessions on managing mental health have been both thought-provoking and insightful. Michelle has a warm and compassionate delivery style that our delegates really connect with.”
Nadine Skinner, Learning and Development Manager, Organisational Development & Change, Loughborough University
“Michelle is a fantastic facilitator who is organised, dependable, and always delivers great sessions.”
James Greenwood, Head of Residential Life, LSE
Ready to build a mentally healthy university?
Equip your teams with the skills and confidence to support student and staff wellbeing.
We deliver bespoke mental health training for universities, tailored to your culture, your people, and your goals.
Contact us today to discuss your university’s unique training needs.