UCAS estimates that over 70,000 students may enter HE with a mental health condition each year, although 49% of respondents said they had not disclosed their condition to their university, meaning that many students are struggling with their mental health alone. The Office for Students also found that poor wellbeing has a significant impact on student engagement, full time students who reported a mental health condition have lower continuation, attainment and progression rates compared to full time students overall and with mental health being the most cited reason to discontinue and withdraw from studies and university, it is a serious concern preventing students from reaching their full potential.
Add into the mix the cost-of-living crisis and it is more vital than ever before that students can get the support they need from their university in a timely manner so that no student gets left behind. Following University Mental Health Day at the start of March, we’ve committed to supporting Student Minds by taking part in their Step into Spring challenge to help to raise money and awareness for student mental health and the amazing work this organisation do to help in this area.
We have chosen to support Student Minds for over several years, not only do we value their incredible work, we also see strong synergy with their mission ‘transforming the state of student mental health so that all in higher education can thrive’.
Student Minds leads the way with student mental health awareness such as with University Mental Health Day and helps to empower students and members of the university community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change. They do this through providing a range of resources to support wellbeing concerns including help during the transition to university, looking after your wellbeing whilst studying abroad all the way through to ensuring students know where to get help during a family health crisis.
For universities, they help to set up peer support groups on campus so students have another avenue of support with people who may have experienced similar situations. This understanding can then apply in a wider context, supporting innovative programs that are often research and clinically informed to make a difference.
With this in mind, Solutionpath staff are proud to be taking part in Student Minds ‘Step into Spring challenge’ this month to raise money for the charity and support their cause.
Taking on the Step into Spring challenge means setting yourself a target distance to travel during the month of March, so on the 22nd of March we will collectively be walking over 100km to raise money for the charity. You can watch the video of last year’s challenge here to see why we are extremely supportive of Student Minds.
Mental health can affect anyone at any time in their lives and with students already feeling left behind during the Cost of Living crisis and with many considering withdrawing as a result, we understand that supporting student mental health and wellbeing needs to be at the forefront of university agendas.
Michelle Craig, Head of Marketing, Solutionpath
David Cole, Chief Commercial Officer, Solutionpath
We are very excited to be taking on the challenge on the 22nd of March in support of this brilliant charity. Keep an eye out for our posts and progress on LinkedIn and Twitter and wish us all the best as we walk over 100km!
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts, you can find our JustGiving page.
UCAS estimates that over 70,000 students may enter HE with a mental health condition each year, although 49% of respondents said they had not disclosed their condition to their university, meaning that many students are struggling with their mental health alone. The Office for Students also found that poor wellbeing has a significant impact on […]
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