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Mental health & wellbeing
Explainers and SU blogs on this topic, newest first.
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Mpox is a global health emergency – what should universities and SUs do?
16/08/24
Some students are single parents. What are they going through?
16/08/24
Do students who use their phones during lectures just lack self-control?
16/08/24
After Abrahart: What should SUs push for to improve support for Disabled students? (June 2024 update)
23/06/24
There’s only so much that universities can do
Jez Harvey
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SU blog
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17/06/24
Students from lower socioeconomic backrounds have worse sleep
03/05/24
How to set up neurodiverse student leaders to succeed
Ibby Williams
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SU blog
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26/04/24
Which students are suitable candidates for mental health services?
26/04/24
Why do students pre-drink?
11/04/24
High time to refresh our approach to Freshers
Olivia Flavell
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SU blog
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11/04/24
Takeaways for SUs from OfS’ latest webinar on access and participation
20/03/24
Here’s six headlines for SUs from this year’s Secret Life of Students
Livia Scott
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SU blog
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14/03/24
What about the Covid student doctors?
14/03/24
This is why better sleep should matter more to students (and their universities)
07/03/24
How to make our officers and campaigns even stronger
Ben Vulliamy
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SU blog
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04/02/24
How to measure the mental health of students
02/02/24
Amended guidance on APPs – here’s what matters to SUs (Jan 2024 UPDATE)
25/01/24
What help is there for students with ADHD – and what should there be?
10/01/24
Policy forum update: PGR student experience
13/12/23
First-generation students may need different mental health support
07/12/23
Policy forum update: Building belonging and tackling loneliness
06/12/23
Why do students self-harm?
17/11/23
Here’s why crafting and craft events have become the breakout SU event hit of 2023
Team Wonkhe
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SU blog
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01/11/23
Why a basic needs approach may be key to shifting the dial on student support
13/10/23
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