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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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 …
Think Positive project win at Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards Scotland
We are delighted to share that the Think Positive project has been recognised for its work in developing and promoting student mental health support, winning the Outstanding Impact in Education Award at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Scotland Awards 2025. The awards, hosted by The Ajuda Foundation, celebrate individuals and organisations across Scotland who are …
See Me Empower Change pilot
Over the last year, See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination, and Think Positive, entered a partnership to adapt See Me See Change. The aim was to take a whole school approach to addressing mental health stigma and discrimination, for colleges and universities. Reducing stigma associated with mental health is …
