Cibyl and Accenture, supported by Student Minds once again conducted the UK’s largest study into university student and graduate mental health.
Based on responses from 6,685 students and recent graduates across 140+ universities, the research explores how academic pressure, finances, social life and career uncertainty shape mental health outcomes.
This year’s findings highlight both scale and urgency.
More than half of respondents (55%) said they have experienced mental health difficulties at some point in their lives, with 29% experiencing them at the time of the survey. Financial stress remains a dominant driver, with 64% worrying about money daily or weekly.
Yet there are signs of progress. Awareness of where to seek help continues to rise, with 74% saying they now know where to go for support.
Now in its fifth year, the research provides a vital evidence base for universities and employers.
Its message is clear: sustained, proactive support is essential if students and graduates are to thrive academically, socially and professionally.
Post-launch, we composed a whitepaper with inputs from:
Cibyl
Accenture
Student Minds
Launch event keynote speakers:
Katherine Allan (Education Advisor and Founder, Campus to Campus)
Shoshanna Davis (Gen Z and Future of Work Expert and Founder, Fairy Job Mother).
These insights, wider research, workshop outputs plus expert guidance create a practical blueprint for action across education to employment transitions.
You can access the report and whitepaper below.