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 …
Resources
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 …
Report: Colleges’ approach to tackling Gender Based Violence and Harassment
Colleges Scotland and College Development Network recently released the findings of their survey report ‘Colleges’ approach to tackling Gender Based Violence and Harassment’. Since January 2023, they have worked together to explore how the Scottish college sector addresses gender based violence (GBV) and harassment. This report presents the outcomes of the survey and offers essential …
Suicide Prevention Resources
This page provides a summary of the resources available to support the learning needs around mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention of the education workforce. It is aimed at practitioners, learning and development leads, as well as individual staff who are working in all sectors in Scotland. The resources on this page will be guided …
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 …
