Think Positive project win at Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards Scotland
We are delighted to share that the Think Positive project has been recognised for its work in developing and promoting student mental health support, winning the Outstanding Impact in Education Award at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Scotland Awards 2025.
The awards, hosted by The Ajuda Foundation, celebrate individuals and organisations across Scotland who are making a significant difference in mental health and wellbeing. The foundation, known for its commitment to mental health education and training, aims to shine a spotlight on those creating meaningful change across Scotland.
This recognition not only highlights the work of the Think Positive team, but the incredible work being done by project participants in Colleges, Universities and Students’ Associations. We look forward to continuing this vital work and building on the momentum to support even more students across Scotland.
Commenting on the win, Graeme Dey MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, said:
“I was delighted to hear that NUS Think Positive was awarded the ‘Outstanding Impact on Education’ award at the ‘Mental Health and Well-being Scotland Awards’ on Friday, 21 February. The category rightly recognises the positive impact you are making through your commitment to improving mental health support within the sector, as well as breaking down barriers to discussing mental health openly.
I understand that there were some strong nominees for the award, from a wide range of educational settings. I am pleased that all of the excellent work in the further and higher education sectors has been recognised in such a positive way at a national level.
This is very well deserved, reflecting the value of the work that NUS Think Positive is doing with Scotland’s colleges and universities in supporting student mental health. May I congratulate NUS Think Positive on your achievement. I appreciate the work that you and your colleagues have done, and continue to do, in this area.“
Find out more about the mental health projects Think Positive work on.
More about the SMHA Project and how to get involved.
