Mentally Fit York is the University of York’s charitable fund dedicated to transforming mental health and wellbeing.

The fund supports a wide range of initiatives, from practical, on-the-ground activity to world-leading research, all focused on improving mental health outcomes for individuals, communities and society.

With support from thousands of generous donors, Mentally Fit York is helping to drive meaningful change on campus, across the city of York and beyond.

Some of the inspiring projects supported so far include:

• The establishment of the Institute for Mental Health Research at York, advancing groundbreaking research with global impact
• Suicide prevention training, equipping people with skills to identify risk and save lives
• Mental Health Nursing Scholarships, supporting the next generation of mental health professionals

By bringing together research, education and community action, Mentally Fit York helps turn knowledge into real world impact, supporting better mental health now and in the future.