Health and Wellbeing
Our scholars and academic community are working to reduce health inequalities around the world.
From cutting-edge bio-medical research to advancing our understanding of mental health, we are wholly dedicated to the betterment of health and wellbeing on a global scale.
Across the world people are balancing their lives with increasing pressures on their mental health. Although we are increasingly aware that we need to care for our mental health, knowing how to do this can be complex.
Why does this matter?
Mental health is crucial for vibrant, thriving communities. It supports happy, productive lives and fosters inclusive, compassionate societies. Your support enables us to promote good mental health and help individuals achieve their full potential.
At York we understand this. We have a long history of world leading mental health research which has delivered a greater understanding of and support for mental health challenges. This research enables people to live better lives every day.
As a University for public good, our researchers draw on academic excellence coupled with bold, creative thinking to change lives for the better.
Professor Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research
30 Scholarships
awarded since 2019
69,000+ hours
done in placements by our Scholars
Louise Tolston, Mental Health Nurse
Mental health affects everything we do.
The Mentally Fit York fund is great for helping people reach their potential, overcome adversity and barriers. It made the biggest difference and the fact that people willing to have faith in me gave me such a boost.
If I could speak to mental health donors, I think I’d express how thankful I was for them believing in me and mental health in general, because mental health affects everybody. Even if you don't experience mental illness, you will know somebody who has, or you will know somebody who will and more mental health professionals means we can achieve better overall mental health.
IMRY: The Institute of Mental Health Research at York
The Institute of Mental Health Research epitomises our determination here at the University of York to bring together ambitious, enquiring academics and students with partners working at the forefront of mental health.
We also bring together external partners and beneficiaries who have a vested interest in mental health to improve mental health in the region and beyond.
Support Health and Wellbeing at York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Drawing researchers together to drive fundamental research in biomedical and clinical science.
Mentally Fit York
Mentally Fit York is the University's fund to transform mental health on a local, national and international scale.
The Great York Walk
Challenge yourself and walk around York to transform mental health for everyone.