The Scottish Youth Parliament have launched an independent evaluation of mental health and wellbeing community supports and services for 5–24 year olds, their parents and carers. They were asked by the Scottish Government to independently evaluate mental health and wellbeing community support for young people. The research and evaluation process was youth-led by a Mental …
Research
Scottish students’ views on gambling, gaming & cryptocurrency
This research was conducted in partnership by Fast Forward, Tackling Gambling Stigma, and RCA Trust and funded by GambleAware. The survey was co-produced with a network of experts with lived experience of gambling harm and a pilot group of students. The findings highlight the impact gambling has on students in Scotland – both their own …
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 …
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 …
