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 …
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Self Evaluation deadline
SMHA Self Evaluation is now live on the Think Positive Hub and can be accessed here (you need to be logged in!). Completing Self Evaluations will: Provide a space for the project leads to reflect on the work so far and what has been achieved. Highlight areas for development and opportunities to build on achievements …
End of Year Survey deadline
The end of year survey is now live. Each SMHA project lead should answer this individually. There are 13 questions in total and it should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Everyone who completes this survey will be offered the chance upon completion to enter into a draw to win one of four £50 …
Blog: Trauma Informed Practice
Why should colleges and universities adopt a trauma informed culture? Trauma-informed colleges, universities and students’ associations understand that trauma is common, that it can impact people in many different ways. They work to put in place the structures, environments, policies, culture, relationships, services and responses that promote recovery. They also seek to address areas which can …
Blog: Psychosocial support
What is psychosocial support and why is it important for colleges, universities and students’ associations? Psychosocial support looks at our psyche – who we are as individuals – and the socio – the environment in which we live. It is an approach which considers our relationship with ourselves, yet also understands how we interact with …
