The Mindapples blog has been our outlet for our thoughts, inspirations and company announcements since 2008. It’s actually how Mindapples started, just blogging about mental health and wellbeing, and inviting people to share what they do that’s good for their minds.
Now we use it in two ways: for occasional announcements and updates about what we’re doing, and to post articles about psychology and health research that could help people get to know their minds better. Browse the recent posts below, and get in touch if you find something interesting that you think we should be reading.
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How peer support can build connection and confidence
For university communities, the term is well underway. The buzz and excitement of the first few months might be fading, coursework is likely increasing, and for some there could be a sense of disconnection brewing. This is where peer support can make a real difference. We know that connection matters, and a sense of belonging […]
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Celebrating World Kindness Day with Mindapples
In this month’s school blog, we were really struck by the “mindapple” a young person at Beckmead College wrote on their apple card about “giving back to their community”. And we wanted to take a moment to think about why giving back is good for our minds. On World Kindness Day (13 Nov) we’re encouraged […]
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Feed your Mind at Beckmead College
At Mindapples, we believe that mental health education should be accessible, positive and part of everyday school life. Many young people already have strategies in place to manage their mental health, so instead of telling them what to do, we work with them to find out what they’re already doing, encourage them to do more […]
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Second year at university: what students need, re-orientation and re-induction
In our last blog, we considered the transition to university, exploring how to connect with students before they arrive and throughout their first year. This month, we’re focussing on supporting second year students, thinking about the changes they might face, what they might find challenging, and how we can help. At Mindapples, we plan our […]
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Kindness, connection and care on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is on the 10th of October. It’s a moment for us all to pause, raise awareness of mental health challenges around the world, and come together in support of better mental health for everyone. The World Federation for Mental Health have set this year’s theme as Access to Services – Mental […]
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Mindapples brings Feed Your Mind to Beckmead College
This month we’re delighted to be working with Beckmead College, a vibrant SEN school supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Our trainer Andrea will be delivering our Feed Your Mind session to Year 10 and 11 students in assembly. The workshop gives young people simple, everyday tools for looking after their […]
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Youth Mental Health Day: Share Support with Mindapples
September the 19th is Youth Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is #ShareSupport. It is about encouraging young people to talk about what helps them, to share their own ideas for wellbeing, and to support one another through connection and understanding. At Mindapples, this message is very close to our work. Since 2008, we […]
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Mindapples and Open SU: Growing Wellbeing Together
Mindapples has been working with Open SU for five years, delivering an annual programme of wellbeing workshops and Champions Training to support students’ mental health and resilience. This piece looks back on the past 12 months of partnership during the 2024/25 academic year, which has included a face-to-face Feed Your Mind keynote on campus in […]
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Making Transition Work: Connecting with students before they arrive, through first year and beyond
Starting university is a big life change, and it can be a high-risk phase for mental health. Some students notice anxiety rising, difficulties with sleep and their wellbeing dipping. Effective support starts before students arrive, is woven into teaching and refreshed across the first year and beyond. This is the Mindapples approach. We run interactive, […]
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International Self-Care Day – 24 July
What are the five-a-day for your mind? At Mindapples, we encourage people to notice what helps them feel good, manage pressure and stay balanced. For over a decade we’ve been asking people the question, “What are five things you do each day for your mind?” We’ve gathered thousands of answers over the years and notice […]
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