An Introduction to Widening Participation in Scotland is a free course which has recently been developed for college and university staff who may engage with students from disadvantaged backgrounds and support underrepresented learners and we know that some colleges and universities include widening participation as part of their Student Mental Health Agreement work. The course …
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Revised CYP Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework
The Scottish Government has published its revised Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services Framework. We know that lots of colleges, universities and students’ associations work with community services to provide support for their students, many of whom are also young people. This framework provides advice and guidance on the …
NHS 24: Student health
NHS 24, Scotland’s provider of digital and telephone-based health and care services, is promoting health tips to help students starting college or university. Covering topics such as registering for a GP or dentist, vaccination eligibility, access to health and care services, and mental health support, the student health resource on the health information site NHS …
Student Mental Health Action Plan launched
The Scottish Government have today launched their Student Mental Health Action Plan. The plan expands on the wider Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy set out by the Scottish Government and sits alongside the Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan. Students face a unique set of challenges …
Free Peer Support 60 minute webinars
Scottish Recovery Network are hosting a series of 60 minute webinars around Peer Support. We know that Colleges, Universities and students’ associations use peer support as part of their package of support offered to students. This is highlighted throughout the Student Mental Health Agreements in place. This series of free webinars may be relevant for those involved in mental health work at …
