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We are the UK's student mental health charity.

Join us as we ensure no student is held back by their mental health🧡

Find out more 👉 studentminds.org.uk
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We're back in the office and are ready to pick up where we left off last year! We've got lots planned for 2026, and we can't wait to see what we achieve this year with your support.

Find out how you can get involved with our work this year: https://bit.ly/4oYWpR8 🧡
Graphic image saying 'We're back!' from Student Minds Org, featuring a calendar with various activities, highlighting a commitment to continue mental health support for students.
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Have you heard? We’re recruiting for new Trustees! If you have a commitment to changing the state of student mental health, find out more about this opportunity today before it’s too late.

Applications are open until the 5th of January at 11:59 pm: https://bit.ly/47Kd6dX
Advertisement from Student Minds announcing job openings for trustees to join their board, featuring text and a graphic arrow on an orange background with the text 'We are hiring! Trustees to join our board' A graphic with text that reads: I joined Student Minds as a Student Trustee in April 2023, driven by a genuine belief in the charity’s mission and a strong alignment with its values. I’d encourage any student to apply, even if you feel you may not have enough experience. When I started, I had limited knowledge of governance, but I was welcomed into a supportive Board that challenged me, listened to me, and encouraged me to grow. I am really proud to be a Trustee of Student Minds and support the charity to achieve its mission and strategy. If you are passionate about empowering students across the UK and transforming the higher education sector so that no student is held back by their mental health, then definitely apply - the Board needs you! - Camille Bou
December 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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How can sport and activity promote student wellbeing? We ran a #UniMentalHealthCharter Programme event exploring this topic.

The event helped members turn insight into actionable ideas to embed sport and activity into their student mental health and wellbeing strategies. Find out what we learnt 🧡
Promotional image for 'Student Active Wellbeing,' featuring a logo of University Mental Health Charter and Student Minds, with text describing insights from 7,400 UK students on sporting pathways. The image shows three individuals huddling in a sports setting, viewed from behind, under a clear sky. Infographic titled "Wellbeing and sport" discussing benefits such as higher life satisfaction and happiness, reduced anxiety and loneliness, and positive correlations between team sports participation and academic attainment. The image includes logos for University Mental Health Charter and Student Minds. Infographic titled "Participation inequality" detailing challenges faced by various groups in higher education environments, including derivative impacts on university clubs, community involvement, and well-being concerns. Noted organizations include the University Charter and Student Minds. Background colour is dark blue with orange boxes with the text in. An orange box on a photo of someone running on a treadmill with the title 'What members are trying' and the following bullet points: Social prescribing and targeted discounts Buddying schemes and guided introductions Non-traditional activities (climbing, cheerleading, “alone-together” sessions) Innovative approaches to tackling timetabling and facility limitations Using evidence to justify investment in sport and activity
December 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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✨ And that's a wrap from us ✨

We'll be taking the next few weeks to recharge so we're ready to start 2026 with a bang by continuing to make student mental health a priority. In the meantime, we hope you all take a break too.

Thank you for your hard work and support this year 🧡
"We're out of office" notice from Student Minds Org, announcing a break from December 22 to January 5, with a thank you message and a graphic of a gift box.
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Around 1 in 4 students report having a diagnosed mental health issue at university. On Thursday 12th of March, 2026, we aim to get the nation talking about student mental health.

Join us for #UniMentalHealthDay and let’s make a difference together: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4
Event invitation by Student Minds Org for Uni Mental Health Day on 12th March 2025, aiming to support student mental health.
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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How can the learning environment support student belonging? Explore our highlights from our most recent #UniMentalHealthCharter Programme event.

The event demonstrated how our members are driving change and embedding meaningful connections into every aspect of university life 🧡
Three individuals walking and smiling in a university building, with a poster reading 'Belonging by Design: Event highlights' featuring logos for University Mental Health Charter and Student Minds. Image titled 'A whole-university approach to belonging', detailing strategies for enhancing student belonging and wellbeing. Key points include embedding belonging structurally, supporting staff involvement, and adapting as the education nature changes. Includes logos for University Mental Health Charter and Student Minds. Orange box with the title Leeds Beckett University detailing an 'Education for Mental Health Toolkit' for curriculum redesign to enhance relationships and wellbeing in a classroom setting. Practical tips for building belonging, featuring an infographic with a light bulb graphic. Includes tips such as creating partnership classes for disabled students, classroom practices like walk-around toys, connecting through shared interests, and creating physical spaces for gatherings. Logo of University Mental Health Charter and Student Minds at the bottom.
December 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Our 24/25 Impact Report is now live. Thanks to the incredible students, universities, partners, volunteers and supporters who made this work possible 🧡

We’ve achieved so much together. Read more about how we’re ensuring no student is held back by their mental health: https://bit.ly/4j2jkK3
Promotional image stating "We improved university communities" with text explaining collaboration with 113 institutions to enhance health and wellbeing. Includes logo of Student Minds Org and mentions Mental Health Charter University as a strategic priority. Background is in soft orange with pink, yellow and purple accents. Photo of four students with the title 'We bridged a gap between students and the communities around them.' and the text 'Together with 50 students and staff from eight institutions, we piloted community organising, returning to our roots in activism and driving change at a local level.' Title 'we helped students navigate the ongoing uncertainties of student life', including publishing new content for Black and trans+ students. An image featuring a quote on a pink background about the value of a resource for trans+ students, attributed to feedback from Student Minds Org. Decorative quotation marks are present. 'The piece about ‘Not feeling trans enough’ was really validating. I’ve struggled with my identity for a long time.'
December 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Our thoughts are with the victims of the antisemitic terror attack which occurred in Australia over the weekend, at the beginning of the Jewish festival, Chanukah.

We stand with the Jewish community at this devastating time. We will not allow hate to win 🧡
Text on orange background says "We stand with the Jewish community," with @StudentMindsOrg bottom centre. Image of a statement from Student Minds with an orange background with the text 'Our thoughts are with the victims of the antisemitic terror attack which occurred in Australia over the weekend, at the beginning of the Jewish festival, Chanukah. We stand with the Jewish community at this devastating time.' and 'We will not allow hate to win.' in bold and @StudentMindsOrg bottom centre.
December 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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December can be a really tricky month for many people. From the dark early nights to missing loved ones, it can be hard to deal with. So check in with your friends and family. Sometimes, a hello can make a difference 🧡

Need more winter advice? Check out our website today: https://bit.ly/4pJiOmr
Two hands holding mugs of steaming drinks, one orange and one blue, with a message above saying 'Remember to check in with the ones you love.' The background is adorned with snowflakes. Logo of Student Minds Org at the bottom.
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Today is #PansexualPrideDay!

We wanted to challenge some of the misconceptions and stereotypes we often hear about pansexuality.

We want to remind all pansexual people that you are loved and valid. 🩷💛🩵
Graphic titled 'Debunking myths about Pansexuality' featuring an illustration of an individual holding a pansexual pride flag, with the username @StudentMindsOrg at the bottom. Graphic with text that reads: Myth: Pansexuality is just the same as being bisexual. Reality: Bisexual - sexually or romantically attracted to both men and women or to more than one sex or gender. Pansexual - Sexually or romantically attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender. A graphic with an illustration of a frog holding the pansexual pride flag, and text that reads: Myth: Pansexuals are greedy. Reality: Someone having the potential to be attracted to people of all genders does not make them greedy. A graphic with an illusration of an ancient greek pillar, and with text that reads: Myth: People are only pansexual because it is new and trendy. Reality: Pansexuality as a term has existed since the early 1900s and examples of pansexuality can be traced back to ancient times.
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Today is the #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. Arya and Michael share some things they wish they had known as neurodivergent students entering university.

Watch Arya and Michael shared their tips today 👉 https://bit.ly/4peO3Gh
Cover of a guide titled 'Four things I wish I knew before starting university as a neurodivergent student', authored by Michael and Arya and published by StudentMindsOrg. The illustration features an overhead view of a cluttered desk with various study materials and personal items. Graphic with text that reads: Get help from your university’s disability advisor Most universities have resources to help neurodivergent students, which can be discussed with a disability advisor or the learning support team. They can help you get the adjustments that you need for the duration of your studies. There are always people who can help you, so don’t be afraid to ask for support! Grahpic with text that reads: Boundaries are essential You are going to meet a lot of people at once and will engage in high levels of social activity. If you find that your social battery is running out, make sure you do what’s best for you and do whatever helps you to recharge. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. Graphic with text that reads: Sensory overload and executive dysfunction are real challenges This one took me the longest to learn. I used to think success meant doing everything full time, getting top grades, and never asking for extensions. But for me, success has sometimes meant slowing down, taking a break, or working differently. That’s not failing, that’s adapting! And that’s something to be proud of.
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Today is the start of #GriefAwarenessWeek. Grief and loss can be hard to navigate, and you may experience a variety of changing emotions. Here are our tips to help you look after your wellbeing and cope with grief, even just a little bit 🧡

Read more grief advice today: https://bit.ly/4phou7s
Illustration for "A guide to uni: Coping with grief" by StudentMindsOrg, featuring one individual having online therapy and another playing a guitar. A graphic with text that reads: Look after yourself physically Grief can have a physical impact on you. This can affect things such as your appetite and sleep. If and when you’re ready, you may find these steps help you to feel a little better: Try gentle exercises Maintain a good sleep routine Eat at regular times Try to avoid alcohol and other substances A graphic with text that reads: Connect with others Spending time with others, especially those who care about us, can be very helpful when grieving. Often, people want to help but don’t know how, so guide them to what you need, whether it be a shoulder to cry on, some distraction or some practical help. Beside the text there is an illustration of three people knitting together A graphic with text that reads: Try to maintain your hobbies Maintaining your interests can help provide you with a routine and keep you grounded in reality. It can also help you release stress, relax, and feel more hopeful about the future. Even if you don’t enjoy them as much, try to keep going with your hobbies as much as you can. There is an illustration beside the text of three friends painting together
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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We are taking the time to review the Autumn Budget and look forward to sharing our thoughts and implications for students and university communities soon.

Thank you to our friends at @mind.org.uk for their response 👇
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Dear UK government, your Autumn Budget made some good moves – scrapping the 2-child limit will lift thousands of children out of poverty, and investing in Neighbourhood Health Centres could help communities thrive. 🧵 1/6
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Make sure to take care of yourself while studying! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with university work, so it's important to put your wellbeing first.

Need help with uni deadlines? Then check out our website today 👉 https://bit.ly/48vGSnh
Illustration of a person at a desk eating a meal from a tray, with text that reads "don't forget to look after yourself while working :)".
November 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Today marks #TransgenderRememberenceDay to honour lives lost to anti-transgender violence.

To the transgender community, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. We carry the memory of those we've lost in the fight for justice and equality 🏳️‍⚧️🧡
Graphic that reads 'Transgender Day of Remembrance' by Student Minds Org featuring three lit candles in pink, white, and blue on a dark background.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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How can we put wellbeing at the heart of university learning?

@leedsbeckett.bsky.social are reimagining how wellbeing can be embedded into the curriculum through their year-long ‘Well-Connected’ module.

Explore how they did it, why it matters in our #UniMentalHealthCharter Award Holder Spotlight.
Leeds Beckett University featured in a University Mental Health Charter Award Holder Spotlight, emphasizing the integration of wellbeing into the curriculum, accompanied by the Student Minds and University Mental Health Charter logo. With a star illustration. What did they do in blue title box with the text in bullet points underneath: Introduced a year-long weekly “Well-Connected” module in an International Tourism course Co-taught by academics and a School-Based Wellbeing Practitioner Builds skills, wellbeing, and professional identity Uses the Advance HE Education for Mental Health Toolkit Uses low-risk, formative assessments With Student Minds and University Mental Health Day logo at the bottom in the centre. Why does this matter in blue title box at the top. With the bullet points: Supports student transition and belonging Aligns wellbeing with course and industry needs Builds collaboration and resilience, essential skills for the tourism sector With Student Minds and University Mental Health Day logo at the bottom in the centre. Lessons so far in blue title box at the top with a star illustration of a big star and a small star top right next to the title. With the bullet points: Requires top-level buy-in for resources and regulatory flexibility Needs whole-team collaboration Student co-creation drives ongoing improvements Embedding wellbeing strengthens academic rigour With Student Minds and University Mental Health Day logo at the bottom in the centre.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Today is #InternationalMensDay. Let’s check in on the men in our lives and help break the stigma. Society’s expectations can make it tough for men to open up, so let’s create space for honest conversations.

Dan shares his tips for reaching out for support: https://bit.ly/3XnfhOJ
Poster with the message "It's okay not to be okay" at the top and "You don't have to suffer in silence" at the bottom, marked by an arrow. Includes the hashtag InternationalMensDay and the logo of Student Minds. Promotional image for International Men's Day by Student Minds featuring encouraging messages about mental health, emphasizing "It's okay not to be okay" and "Looking after your mental health doesn't make you weak." Image featuring a motivational message for International Men's Day by Student Minds. Text reads: "It's okay not to be okay. Reaching out for help is one of the strongest things you can do." The text is set against a teal background with a yellow arrow pointing downwards. Poster with the message "It's okay not to be okay," followed by "I'm there for you." in bold. Features hashtags #InternationalMensDay and logo of Student Minds at the bottom.
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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We’re looking for passionate people to help shape our charity’s future.

Join our new Trustees Q&A session with CEO Rosie, Trustees Ollie and Lizzie to learn more about what being on the Board involves and ask any questions.

Read more and sign up today: https://bit.ly/485BNAp
Promotional poster for Trustee Board Q&A sessions with CEO Rosie and current trustees. Includes dates and times for the events and a logo for @StudentMindsOrg. Features portrait photos of three individuals smiling. 'Join our CEO Rosie and current trustees online to fine our more about joining our trustee board: Friday 21st November 1 - 1:30pm Thursday 27th November 6 - 6:30pm @StudentMindsOrg bottom centre
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We're excited to attend the Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport conference! Our fantastic training manager, Niamh Nicholson, will deliver a session on building mentally healthy teams through peer upskilling & early identification in HE sports. Don't miss out!

#GAMeS2025
Promotional image for GAMEs2025 event featuring Programme Development Manager Niamh Nicholson smiling, with text inviting to join at London Stadium, UK, focusing on building mentally healthy teams in sports. Includes logos for Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sports, and Movember's Institute for Men's Health.
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Exciting opportunity alert

We’re looking for new people to join our Trustee Board, including a Chair and Student Trustees.

Do you have passion and a commitment to putting student mental health first? Do you want to improve student communities? Find out more today: https://bit.ly/485BNAp
Promotional poster by Student Minds announcing 'We are hiring! Trustees to join our Board.' Title in orange box: We are hiring! Sub title: Trustee Green box with the following text: Location: Board meetings are held online, two trustee away days a year in Leeds Remuneration: This role is non-executive and unpaid. You can claim reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Time commitment: average one day a month Closing: Monday 5th January at 11:59 pm @StudentMindsOrg bottom centre and a blue arrow pointing at the green box from the bottom right. Title: We are hiring! Chair of Trustees Orange box with the following text: Location: Board meetings are held online, two trustee away days a year in Leeds Remuneration: This role is non-executive and unpaid. You can claim reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Time commitment: around 20 days a year Length of term: three years, with the option to stand for re-election for a further three years Closing: Monday 5th January at 11:59 pm @StudentMindsOrg bottom centre and a blue arrow pointing at the orange box from the top right.
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Words matter.

Using the correct ones helps create a safer, more respectful world for everyone 🏳️‍⚧️ 🧡

For a more in-depth glossary, visit our website: https://bit.ly/47SI6r3

#TransAwarenessWeek
Illustration titled "A guide to: Trans terminology" from StudentMindsOrg, featuring five diverse individuals, one holding a transgender pride flag, with a light purple background and decorative orange swirl. A graphic with text that reads: Trans A word that trans people can use to describe themselves if their own sense of gender (their gender identity) does not match or sit easily with the gender they were assumed to have, based on the sex they were assigned at birth. This definition can be used as a very broad single-word umbrella term to include trans men, trans women, non-binary people, gender fluid people, agender people and anyone else with an experience of gender like or similar to the above. A graphic with text that reads: Non Binary One of a number of terms people might use to describe the experience of having a gender that is neither male nor female, both male and female and/or between, beyond or unrelated to the binary categories of man and woman. Some people use it as an umbrella term, encompassing a spectrum of experiences such as those described under gender fluid and agender. A graphic with text that reads: Cisgender One of a number of terms people might use to describe the experience of having a gender that matches their sex assigned at birth in the typically expected way. In other words, a man assigned male at birth, or a woman assigned female at birth. It is important to have a term to describe this life experience, because otherwise the norms associated with it can be invisible, and the privileges attached to it can be taken for granted.
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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With deadlines and assignments piling up, it's easy to forget to look after yourself! But it's important to rest and to take care of your mental health as well 🧡
Illustration of a hand holding a planner with a packed schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM, and a speech bubble saying "REST is important too!"
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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📢 Paid student opportunity! 📢

Are you a student, recent graduate or student union officer? You could use your experiences to help shape our work to support student mental health.

Apply to join our Student Advisory Committee: https://bit.ly/43sV4Kr
Previous Student Advisory Committee individuals smiling in front of a poster saying 'Paid opportunity! Join our Student Advisory Committee' with the StudentMindsOrg logo at the bottom. A graphic that reads: It's so important to work with students and sabbatical officers like yourself to inform and lead on our work. You are experts by experience, and we want to help you use your voice at every level we operate at. A graphic that reads: Being on the Student Advisory Committee allows you to: Advise us on major strategic decisions Give feedback on our mental health programmes, Help us improve our approaches Ensure student voice across our work. Apply before the 16th of November!
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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University life can be both exciting and challenging, making it difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with @jisc.bsky.social to host a free webinar to explore practical ways to look after your wellbeing.

Don’t miss out on this essential webinar:
https://bit.ly/4o3JWvS
Promotional poster for a webinar titled "Thriving, Not Just Surviving in Student Wellbeing," hosted by Future You on October 29th from 2-3pm. The background is purple with white and pink text.
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We’re delighted to share with you ‘Life as a neurodivergent student’.

We worked with a brilliant steering group of neurodivergent students to create a series of free resources featuring advice and reflections on navigating university life with neurodivergence. Read more:
https://bit.ly/47qUaR2
Group photo of nine individuals at a "Life as a neurodivergent student" event. They are wearing lanyards and standing in two rows, with a presentation board in the background with the text 'Advice and reflections on navigating university life as a neurodivergent student, co-created by experts with lived experience and a steering group of eight neurodivergent students.' Quote from Michael with a blue background and speech marks in two corners 'I didn't know about neurodivergence and even anything about it until I went to uni, and then that's when I started to discover I was a little bit different to my peers, I was a little bit different to my friends.' Quote from Martha with an orange background and speech marks in two corners 'I'd want the listener to be reminded of is just to be confident in who you are being neurodivergent is not a negative trait to have and it's something that you should be proud of and so I wish my past self and even my present selfwouldn't feel so uneasy when I tell people oh I've got dyspraxia.' Quote from Michael with a blue background and speech marks in two corners 'It was a big learning opportunity for me so I was like wow I need to learn a lot about who I am what makes me tick what this label actually means as well and I think having that diagnosis changed everything in a weird way.'
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM