ScotSMART

A @RoyalSocEd funded network led by @EdinburghUni @UniStrathclyde @UofGlasgow researchers focusing on #StudentMentalHealth in Scottish Higher Education

[Sarah Allen @Dr_SarahAllen]

Interested in student mental health, trauma, perfectionism and sleep? Come do a PhD with me and my colleague Dr Michael Grugan. https://t.co/0VmKX4QyS2

[Student Minds @StudentMindsOrg]

Today is Remembrance Day. We remember and honour all British and Commonwealth citizens who served in the First and Second World Wars 🧡

[Lea Satala @lea_satala]

My first academic conference! What a joy to represent the amazing work of the ScotSMART neurodiveristy x mental health working group led by @AjaLMurray! Thank you for the opportunity.

[ScotSMART @ScotSMART_22]

Is it time to stop changing the clocks? Shifting between DST and GMT disrupts our sleep, safety, and even the economy! Our own sleep expert @MariaGardani says it's time to put Daylight Savings Time to bed. #ClocksGoBack
https://t.co/vf7aR8nvyI

[Student Minds @StudentMindsOrg]

As the clocks go back and the days get darker (small bonus, we get an extra hour of sleep!), it’s super important to ensure you’re getting enough sunlight! ☀️

For tips on how to get enough sunlight in your life, check out Student Space today: https://t.co/DdEpTXfYB5

[Emily Long @DrEmily_Long]

Calling all @UofGlasgow undergraduates: Help us better understand your experiences of #socialconnection and #wellbeing at university.

Please take our @UBelongProject survey:
https://t.co/wLPrY8gkV2

[Student Minds @StudentMindsOrg]

No student should be held back by their mental health.

We want to see every student succeed at university and we will continue to advocate for students until our tagline is a reality. 🧡

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Student Minds @StudentMindsOrg]

Mental health is a universal right for every person no matter their background. You deserve support. 🧡

Together, let’s ensure that students aren’t held back by their mental health.

@youngmindsuk #HelloYellow #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD

[Mental Health at the University of Edinburgh @EdinUniMentalH]

In honour of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we will be highlighting some of the amazing work people across the network have been doing. Every hour until 5PM we will be sharing links to new blog posts, podcasts, resources and more, so stay tuned! #WMHD2024 🌍🧠❤️‍🩹

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #WorldMentalHealthDay

💡 letstalk.mentalhealth

[Dr Maria Gardani 🧘‍♀️🇬🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @MariaGardani]

Fantastic to see you presenting this important and timely work in #NDinHE2 amazing team led by @AjaLMurray

[ScotSMART @ScotSMART_22]

Members of our #Neurodiversity group had a fantastic time attending the #NDinHE2 conference! They exchanged knowledge and connected with like-minded professionals, all working to enhance neurodiversity in #HigherEducation. Excited to continue the conversation!

[Inlight - Student Mental Health Research at UofT @UofTInLight]

📢Are you @UofT grad student with an interest in post-secondary student mental health and wellness? Apply for an Inlight Research Fellowship by October 7th for the opportunity to grow your research skills in this area (includes a $5000 stipend)

Apply now: https://t.co/qT1d8rSTGe

[Circadian Mental Health Network @CircadianMHNetw]

The 3rd blog in our ECR series has just gone live! Read all about @lorna_caddick engagement activities and #AMBIENTteens #ECRs #ECRfunding
https://t.co/ILq4866Jnl

[Samaritans @samaritans]

As tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to remind you that it's OK to step away from social media if the content you see feels overwhelming. Prioritise your wellbeing, and remember, we're here if you need to talk ��

[Mental Health UK @mentalhealthuk]

Suicides in England and Wales are at their highest annual rate since 1999.

Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s start a conversation.

By reaching out, checking in, and starting a heartfelt conversation, we could make a difference to save a life 👇

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Repost to share the reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. By having more open conversations, we give people the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. It could even save a life. 💚

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We want every young person who is experiencing suicidal feelings to see this letter from Louisa, 19:

Hi there,

I’ve been where you are so many times. Sometimes I go back to that dark place, and it’s painful and scary. But each time, I carry on. I am here, I am living, and I’m happy that I am. Give yourself time - with patience and gentleness, you will get here too.

I know that you’re exhausted, that you’re fighting with all your might to stay alive, that it feels like nothing is going right. I know that it feels like you’ve tried everything to get better, but nothing seems to be working. I know that it seems impossible. I know you’ve probably been told a million times ‘it will get better,’ and I know that each time it becomes even more difficult to believe.

It’s hard to keep on going when these thoughts return, but the time in between this distress will gradually get longer and longer. The urges will become less and less. The happiness and joy you will feel will override the thoughts you have had. It’s okay if you don’t feel optimistic about the future – it’s enough to just feel curious about what will happen next.

I promise you, with all my heart, that the very best thing you will ever do for yourself is to keep going. Keep on fighting. There will come a day, not too far from now, where you will look back at this time and be so glad that you stayed. I know it feels difficult to believe now, but this will not last forever. This is not all that you are.

Your life is worth fighting for, and nothing will ever change this. You’ve gotten through so many things that you thought that you couldn’t, and you will continue to get through this. I believe in you. There is a future version of yourself who’s proud you were strong enough to keep going.

One day, you’ll be able to look at yourself and say that you’ve made it, and that’s something worth fighting for.

[ScotSMART @ScotSMART_22]

Fantastic- students from our neurodiversity working group led by @AjaLMurray will be presenting too! We will tell them to say Hi @McLaffertyMT

[Dr Margaret McLafferty @McLaffertyMT]

Looking forward to presenting our research findings from @i_SWAP_ and hearing from others doing important work in this area.

[Circadian Mental Health Network @CircadianMHNetw]

Check out our latest blog by @amyferguson93 on the #BAP2024 Summer Meeting
#ECRs #sleepresearch #circadianresearch #mentalhealthresearch
https://t.co/FjGaq6lXSA