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 …
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#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 …
NUS Charity Officer Wellbeing Research report
In 2022, NUS Charity conducted a research project into the experiences of students’ union/association officers and NUS officers over the past ten years. 468 current or previous officers shared their experiences. They were asked about their experience in the role, the impact of the role and responsibilities on overall wellbeing and mental health as well …
NUS Scotland launches ‘Cost of Survival’ report
Both Thriving Learners Research and Think Positive research have highlighted how money concerns have an impact on students mental health. A new report from NUS Scotland shows the scale of the financial challenges facing students at the moment. The research is based on a survey of over 5,300 college and university students and apprentices. The …
University Counselling Services in Scotland: Insights and Perspectives Following the Covid-19 Pandemic
This independent research report provides an updated overview of Scottish University Counselling Services. First, the report summarises the landscape of provision within University Counselling Services in Scotland. It identifies the range of internal and external services and support offered by universities. Second, the demand for student counselling across universities is examined. Third, the utilisation of …
