The Think Positive programme is funded by the Mental Health and Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorates of Scottish Government. The programme sits within the Scottish Government’s 2017-2027 Mental Health Strategy as action 9 “Support the further development of ‘Think Positive’ to ensure consistent support for students across Scotland.”
During academic year 2026-2027 The Scottish Government is providing funding to the project totalling £135,513 to progress the below outcomes:
- 80% of participating colleges, universities, and students’ associations demonstrate improved internal collaboration and stronger links with external services and supports, resulting in clearer referral pathways and project partnerships.
- 80% of participating colleges, universities, and students’ associations embed their Student Mental Health Agreement into wider policies and frameworks and use robust monitoring and evaluation processes to drive continuous improvement.
- 80% of participating colleges, universities, and students’ associations show an increase in meaningful student engagement, co‑designing initiatives that respond to students’ needs and empower them to shape the mental health support available.
- 80% of participating colleges, universities, and students’ associations learn from one another by sharing best practice and lessons learned, contributing to sector‑wide development in student mental health support across Scotland.
