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Mental health & wellbeing
259 pieces carry this tag, newest first.
There’s new findings in the annual student gambling survey
06/03/25
There’s a new framework to support students in distress – here’s what SUs need to know
19/02/25
Here’s where the Department for Education’s mental health taskforce is up to
17/01/25
Here’s where universities are going wrong (and right) on student mental health
29/11/24
Welfare, wellbeing, sexual misconduct and racism in Wales
22/11/24
Policy forum: Wellbeing and liberation officers and staff
07/11/24
Student mental health is declining, here’s what SUs need to know from a new study
06/11/24
How to respond to the NHS change consultation in the student interest
30/10/24
Scabies is on the rise – and students are among the worst affected
24/10/24
New guidance on preventing student death by suicide – here’s what SUs need to know
17/10/24
Avoiding academic burnout? It’s belonging again
15/10/24
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
Students from lower socioeconomic backrounds have worse sleep
03/05/24
Which students are suitable candidates for mental health services?
26/04/24
Why do students pre-drink?
11/04/24
Takeaways for SUs from OfS’ latest webinar on access and participation
20/03/24
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 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
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