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, …
Resources
Creating Hope Podcast Series: A Resource for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Scotland (powered by Public Health Scotland) have launched Creating Hope, a four-part podcast series focused on suicide prevention. Each episode focuses on a key theme and includes voices from people with lived experience, alongside those working in policy, support, and research. The series shares learning, ideas, and practical insights to support suicide prevention …
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. …
Men Minds Project: research updates & publications
Men Minds is a research project focused on improving mental health outcomes for young men aged 16–24 who often face significant challenges in society. The project has centred on three key groups: young men in conflict with the law, migrants, and those identifying as LGBTQ+, recognising the distinct barriers they may face when accessing mental …
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 …
