Having a support network at college or university can be really beneficial to students mental health and wellbeing. Having the support of peers, of students who are in a similar field of study, or who are interested in similar activities can help students to feel supported and included. Equate Scotland have a useful guide to …
Resources
Hub for Success
The Hub for Success (HfS) supports care experienced students to get in, stay in, and return to college and university. They are a partnership organisation bringing together the City of Edinburgh Council and the colleges and universities based in Edinburgh and the Lothians. They offer bespoke one-to-one information, advice and support for care experienced learners …
Voices Through The Lens research project
Glasgow Caledonian University researchers have launched a new project to help young ethnic minority people explore their experiences of mental health stigma and discrimination through photography. Researchers are working closely with their community partners at the ILFA Project, which works mainly with young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Glasgow to navigate more inclusive futures. Researchers …
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund Guidance
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have published guidance on the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund which outlines the purpose, conditions, allocation and acceptance of this funding. This guidance was shared with principals/directors of Scotland’s colleges and universities. The aim of this one-year Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Fund is to provide financial …
Peer Connects: peer support in services and crisis support
Scottish Recovery Network are hosting Peer Connects – free participatory online events to connect, share and learn with people passionate about the power of peer support. This will be an opportunity to: Register for the free event which will take place on Thursday 16th November from 11:00-12:30. We know that Colleges, Universities and students’ associations …