My final dissertation as a social work student focused on the right to self-determination under proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 (England and Wales) and the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984. I explored involuntary treatment through the new Community Supervision Orders and Community Care Orders. This was at a time of emerging community …
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Student Loneliness
Everyone experiences loneliness differently, and the reasons behind it can vary from person to person. While it’s not unusual to feel isolated, prolonged loneliness can have a negative impact on your mental health. Students might feel lonely for a wide range of reasons. It could be moving away from home to start college or university, …
The Forum – June 2025
The Forum brings together representatives from colleges, universities and students’ associations across Scotland who lead on SMHA work at their institution. What is this space for? • An online platform for SMHA project participants across Scotland to share what they’ve been up to with each other. • Offer a supportive space to share ideas, discuss challenges …
Finding your community at College or Uni
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025, and this year the theme is ‘Community’ – celebrating the power and importance of community for your mental health. Getting involved with your students’ association, clubs, or societies can help you make friends, grow your support network, and feel part of a community. …
SMHA Strategy Spotlight: St Andrews
At Think Positive, we have found that Student Mental Health Agreements (SMHAs) which align with wider strategic goals, have senior level buy in and are well resourced, have a stronger impact on student mental health. Here, the University of St Andrews share the impact of their campus larder. This is part of their upcoming Student …
