Student Minds is a UK student mental health charity whose goal is to make
sure every higher educated student can thrive and maintain their mental
health. They encourage students to recognise their own mental health
status, and provide a range of resources and services to support students
in every aspect of their university experience.
Between leaving their family homes, returning to campus, adapting to the
pandemic, and settling into a new place, there are so many things on a
students’ minds at the moment. Sometimes it can all become a little too
much, and in those instances it is important to know which resources are
available and how you can support your tenants.
No matter what the issue is, there are professional, friendly, and
understanding individuals ready to help students, and they can be found at Student Minds.
Student spaces
Last year, during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Student Minds set up Student Space, a platform
where students can find essential resources, information, and a support
directory. This year, they have created a new Hub on the platform –
Preparing for University
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Supporting students with eating disorders
In addition to launching ‘Preparing for University’, Student Minds have
recently shared a new informative report: ‘Supporting Students with Eating
Disorders’. Their report explores the experiences of students with eating
disorders at university and recommends what we can do together to improve
their wellbeing.
This audit is really important as it helps students become aware of the
different eating disorders that exist, how they can affect their mental and
physical well being, and how to seek help or help someone in need.
So how can tenants access Student Minds’ support?
Make sure your tenants have access to Student Space, run by Student Minds,
which is there to help students as they prepare for university with expert
support and wellbeing advice. They provide dedicated support services, as
well as tips, tools and student stories on a range of topics, including:
– Preparing for university
– Mental health and wellbeing
– Studying during coronavirus
– Friendships and social life
– Support with money and finances
– Life as a disabled student
– Finding support at your university
Landlords that provide Private Halls accommodation may wish to print out
Student Minds’ flyers and leave them around the property so that students
can see them easily. Student housing landlords may wish to send a flyer by
mail or mention it in correspondence with your tenants.
Make sure your tenants know how to contact Student Minds for help, by
texting ‘STUDENT’ to 85258 to start a conversation right away. They can
also contact Student Minds via Webchat, phone, or email – all contacts can
be found on the Student Space page.
Students can also follow them on their social media platforms so that they
keep up to date with new projects and services:
Instagram:
@StudentMindsOrg
Facebook:
Student Minds
Twitter: @StudentMindsOrg
LinkedIn:
