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More mental health support for students - gov.scot

(5 days ago) People also askHow does the Scottish Government support student mental health?The Scottish Government also funds ‘ Think Positive’ – a student mental health project managed by NUS Scotland that provides support for students experiencing poor mental health, promotes good wellbeing in colleges and universities, and helps to tackle stigma and discrimination.Mental health of young adults (18-24) in Scotlandspice-spotlight.scotWhat is Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHSS)?Dr. Spoorthi Prakash

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Home - Think Positive - Student Mental Health - Scotland

(7 days ago) WEBWorking together to improve and promote student mental health support across Scotland. Think Positive aims to help create a more joined up student mental health support sector and to improve student wellbeing. Explore the hub.

https://thinkpositive.scot/

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“A huge win for students”: Scottish Government creates student …

(9 days ago) WEBThe £3.21 million was announced after months of rallies, petitions, and letters to ministers by students.. In a letter to NUS Scotland, Colleges Scotland, and Universities Scotland, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Graeme Dey, confirmed an additional £3.21 million to extend vital mental health support for the upcoming academic year.

https://www.nus-scotland.org.uk/student_mental_health_transition_fund

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Mental Health Policy - NUS Scotland

(5 days ago) WEBIn late 2021, the Thriving Learners survey results revealed that from the 15,000 students surveyed from all 19 Scottish universities, 74% reported low well-being. Almost half (45%) said that they had experienced a serious psychological issue they felt needed professional help. The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) published a report alongside the

https://www.nus-scotland.org.uk/mental_health

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Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Working Group minutes: …

(1 days ago) WEBStudent mental health action plan: evidence gathering. Mr Hepburn referred to the Scottish Government’s Table of Evidence in support of the development of a Student Mental Health Action Plan and invited members to suggest any further resources that may be instructive to the formation of the Action Plan.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-working-group-minutes-may-2022/

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'Alarming' levels of depression amongst Scots students

(2 days ago) WEBA leading mental health charity has called on the Scottish Government to provide more support to colleges after a survey found "alarming" levels of depression and food poverty amongst students

https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23161476.alarming-levels-depression-amongst-scots-students/

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Our work on mental health — Universities Scotland

(6 days ago) WEBBased on research, we know that 75% of mental health problems are established by age 24. Of course not all university students are under 24 but many are. Our sector firmly believes that students …

https://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/our-work-on-mental-health/

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Scottish Government creates student mental health and wellbeing

(7 days ago) WEBThe Scottish Government have confirmed an additional £3.21 million to extend mental health support for the upcoming academic year. Scottish Government funding for mental health counsellors in colleges and universities was set to conclude at the end of the 2022/23 academic year, following a £16 Million investment. The Minister for Further and

https://thinkpositive.scot/resources/scottish-government-creates-student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-transition-fund/

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Scottish students waiting months for counselling amid mental …

(8 days ago) WEBTHE Scottish Government has faced calls to overhaul university mental health services, following the revelation that almost 2000 students in Scotland are currently on waiting lists for counselling. Freedom of Information requests submitted by the Scottish Liberal Democrats revealed that, as of March 29 this year, at least 1874 …

https://www.thenational.scot/news/20685136.scottish-students-waiting-months-counselling/

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Student Mental Health Scotland - Think Positive Hub

(2 days ago) WEBThe online hub brings together all of the projects, services, resources and news relating to student mental health together in one place, for students and those who support them to easily access. To explore the hub, pop a term in the search bar below. You can also choose to filter the results by any combination of resource type, mental health

https://thinkpositive.scot/explore-the-hub-student-mental-health-support-scotland/

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Mental health of young adults (18-24) in Scotland

(8 days ago) WEBAction 9 of the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 had committed to supporting the “further development of ‘Think Positive’ to ensure consistent support for students across Scotland.” ‘Think Positive’ also commissioned research into student mental health and the support available in Scotland.

https://spice-spotlight.scot/2022/06/10/mental-health-of-young-adults-18-24-in-scotland/

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Many Scottish university students struggling with poor mental …

(7 days ago) WEBA survey has found 74% of Scottish students have reported low wellbeing. The poll of more than 15,000 students from all 19 universities in Scotland is the largest ever study of student mental

https://www.scotsman.com/education/almost-three-quarters-of-scottish-university-students-report-low-wellbeing-3461971

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Scottish Government’s investment in mental health counsellors to …

(Just Now) WEBUnfortunately, some of the funds that allowed colleges to have such beneficial mental health support systems in place are not available for the next academic year and the Scottish Government’s

https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/23159080.scottish-governments-investment-mental-health-counsellors-end/

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Scots universities' mental health absences soar by 40 per cent

(3 days ago) WEBA MENTAL health crisis has hit Scots universities as the number of lecturers and staff signed has soared by 40% in four years. An analysis of university staff well-being across 16 Scottish

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/23322196.scots-universities-mental-health-absences-soar-40-per-cent/

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Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Working Group

(7 days ago) WEBThe Scottish Government’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing working group restarted on 19th May 2022 after being temporarily paused due to COVID-19. The membership and remit of the group has been reviewed and updated. The evaluation of the outcomes of the investment in student mental health counsellors, to ensure funding is …

https://thinkpositive.scot/resources/student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-working-group/

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Supporting College Students During a Mental Health Crisis

(6 days ago) WEBA separate study in the spring of 2022 from the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment found that 75 percent of students reported moderate or serious

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/facilitating-change/202405/supporting-college-students-during-a-mental-health-crisis

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Improving mental health and wellbeing support for Scotland – …

(6 days ago) WEBImproving mental health and wellbeing support for Scotland – Think Positive Research. Back to Hub. Research by BSV Associates for the National Union of Students Scotland.. Think Positive, funded by the Scottish Government, commissioned research to evaluate the effectiveness of student mental health support in Scotland and to support the FE …

https://thinkpositive.scot/resources/improving-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support-for-scotland/

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Does banning mobile phones stop friction in the classroom? - BBC

(6 days ago) WEBBut the Scottish government is expected to publish new nationwide guidance imminently. Whether they should be outlawed in school is a subject that divides students, teachers and parents.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz44v93w7nvo

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Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Working Group minutes: 15 …

(1 days ago) WEBIt will be separate from, but closely linked to, the aforementioned Suicide Prevention Strategy, as well as other Scottish Government strategies, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Student Mental Health Plan. The Strategy is currently in early development with the expectation that it will be published in …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-working-group-15-november-2022/

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Should mobile phones be banned in Scottish schools? Tes

(9 days ago) WEBLongitudinal Scottish government-funded research published in November found “a general deterioration in the behaviour of pupils in primary and secondary schools in Scotland since 2016”. In secondary schools, the biggest negative impact on the learning experience reported was students using and looking at mobile phones and tablets when …

https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/should-mobile-phones-be-banned-in-schools-in-scotland

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Midwife union writes to health secretary over pay delay

(1 days ago) WEBThe Royal College of Midwives (RCM) today said it had written to health and social care secretary Victoria Atkins calling for action on the issue. “Yet again find the government dragging its heels when it comes to sorting out pay for midwives” Gill Walton. The annual process by which the pay rises of nurses and other staff on the Agenda for …

https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/workforce/midwife-union-writes-to-health-secretary-over-pay-delay-28-05-2024/

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Mental Health Funding for Scottish Universities and Colleges: FOI

(1 days ago) WEBTotal = £15.749 million. In 2023/24, the Scottish Government announced an additional, one off, one-year Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Fund to support institutions transition from the previous funding which focussed on supporting additional counsellor provisions, to a sustainable approach to support student mental …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400395428/

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