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 …
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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 …
Blog: New College Lanarkshire on their new Wellbeing Academies
At New College Lanarkshire, we have recently launched new Wellbeing Academies. Located at our main campuses in Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, and Motherwell, these are all about creating spaces where every student can access the support they need to succeed academically holistically and personally. This new space is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of our students, …
