On 28th March 2023 CDN’s College Expo Roadshow hosted an incredibly thought provoking panel discussion on meeting students’ mental health and wellbeing needs. The panel discussion chaired by Jon Vincent, Principal, Glasgow Clyde College, during this hybrid event focussed on approaches that have been developed and implemented to meet student mental health and wellbeing needs over …
Resources
College Counselling Services in Scotland: Insights and Perspectives Amidst the Student Mental Health Crisis
This independent research report provides an updated overview of Scottish College Counselling Services. First, the report summarises the landscape of provision within College Counselling Services in Scotland. It identifies the range of internal and external services and support offered by colleges. Second, the demand for student counselling across colleges is examined. Third, the utilisation of College …
#FeelsFM research – the impact of mental health stigma on Scotland’s young people
A new report by See Me has shown that adults making time to improve their understanding of mental health could go a long way to tackle the stigma which many young people continue to feel. The new research looks into the impact of mental health stigma on Scotland’s young people, including students. It highlights a …
SAAS Disabled Students’ Allowance
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) from SAAS is a fund to support students who are studying in higher education and may have extra costs due to their disability or long term health condition. Support is available for students experiencing the following: (This list is not exhaustive) Other things to note: If you meet one or …
Let’s Develop Peer Roles Toolkit
Scottish Recovery Network have recently launched their Let’s Develop Peer Roles Toolkit. This toolkit can be used by colleges, universities and students’ associations to help to introduce, manage and sustain peer support roles. Valuing and providing opportunities for students to intentionally use their lived experience to help others can transform how your institution delivers mental …
