Think Positive - NUS Scotland

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✨ New Blog ✨ 📝 bit.ly/3GAWJFI

We are in the early stages of researching care experienced students thoughts around postgraduate study. This is to accurately capture how many students are considering a PG, and what financial support may be required. Help us by filling out our form at forms.office.com/e/WweaSUBNdh

To: All graduating students, Congrats! We hope you feel proud of everything you’ve accomplished! We also know that big transitions like finishing college or uni can bring up a mix of emotions and you’re not alone, support is always available 🧡 bit.ly/44X6cxT

We're looking for helpful content around mental health that's relevant to students in Scotland and those who support them 🫶 Follow the link to share with us 📝 bit.ly/42qPHeL

This academic year, a record number of institutions took part in a Scotland wide approach to student mental health 🤩 We are very pleased to see the continued commitment this year 🧡 Read more about the SMHA project 🗒️ bit.ly/3sj5EVf

This academic year, we provided 27 free 1:1 video consultancies to colleges, universities and SA's across Scotland. It's been great working with you on your student mental health work and we are looking forward to collaborating with you again next year🤩 bit.ly/3sj5EVf

#ICYMI The Creating Hope podcast by @SuicidePrevScot is designed for anyone working to prevent suicide in Scotland, inc staff in colleges, unis and SA's. 4 focus areas: 🩷 Lived & living experience 🧡 Data & intelligence 💚 Bereavement 🩵 C&YP 💫bit.ly/4dympPo

📢 Heads up, students! Apply to SAAS before 30 June 2025 to make sure your funding is ready when your course starts 💸🎓 That means no delays with: ✅ Bursary ✅ Student Loan ✅ Tuition fees Sort it now through your SAAS Account 👉 orlo.uk/96WVu

Sharing your experience of being at college or university is incredibly valuable because no one else has lived it quite like you 🫶 ➡️bit.ly/3BiPQ9C

#ICYMI The Men Minds Project recently published a new comic which tells the story of young men's mental health. It's a great free resource for staff in colleges, universities and students' association to start a discussion with your students. ➡️ bit.ly/43y9p8Q

For our final Forum or this academic year, @Glasgow_Clyde talked about their inclusive and proactive approach to supporting students’ health and wellbeing through 'Stay Well & Thrive @ GCC’ - an excellent resource for students & staff🫶 thank you for sharing!

Loneliness is an increasing issue for men. Community is vital for good mental health. Yet many men, particularly young men, face challenges in making the connections we all need. We explore why: tinyurl.com/yntb9c3t #MensHealthWeek #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, we wanted to share some excellent resources and support for students who may be experiencing loneliness🧡 ➡️ bit.ly/3FOA6gM @marmaladetrust

Let's talk about loneliness. 👉 You don't have to be alone to feel lonely. 👉 Loneliness can happen at ANY age. 👉 It's not always obvious when someone is feeling lonely. How to recognise and support someone who may be lonely: bit.ly/4mQryq6 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

#ICYMI ✨Strategy Spotlight ✨ @univofstandrews & @standrewsunion recently shared the set up of the Campus Larder as a great example of strategic partnership, tackling cost of living pressures and supporting students and staff. Read more about it 🤩 bit.ly/42VkorI

FAO College, Uni & SA staff 👇 This is a free online event happening tomorrow where speakers will discuss challenges face by young asylum seekers and the barriers they often face in accessing the help they need.

📢 How can colleges truly support Care Experienced students? Join CDN & @whocaresscot for a powerful webinar introducing our refreshed course: Care Experience & Corporate Parenting in Colleges. 📅 17 June | 🕐 11–11:50 | 💻 Online 🔗 bit.ly/3GT9WcH #CorporateParenting

It's #VolunteersWeek! Volunteering can have a positive impact on your wellbeing, with the opportunity for personal development and making new connections 🫶 Check out the ways you or the students you support can get involved in our work🤩 bit.ly/4iuIQXF