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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Supporting young people through the end of the school year
The last few weeks of a school year have a particular feeling to them, there’s excitement and the promise of summer, with lighter days and a break from routine. But for many young people, this time of year also means navigating endings. For some school pupils the end of term might mean moving up a […]
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What the Milburn report means for life skills and wellbeing
Alan Milburn’s interim report on young people and work is a tough read. Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 aren’t in education, employment or training. That’s one in eight young people, and the number keeps going up. Over the past decade, the number of young people who are NEET because of a […]
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Looking after the people who look after your students
Over the past decade, universities have invested significantly in student mental health. New services, dedicated wellbeing teams, awareness campaigns and sector-wide frameworks have all helped to shift the conversation. Times Higher Education reported in June 2025 that in the UK, 87% of universities provide evidence of mental health support for students, compared to 63% for […]
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In a world of screens, why do our apple cards still work?
For years, Mindapples have been placing small apple-shaped cards in the hands of students and staff in schools across the country and asking them a simple question: “What are the five things you do each day that are good for your mind?” People write their answers by hand, and the cards go up on a […]
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When university ends, what comes next?
Much of university wellbeing support is built around helping students when they arrive. There’s a real energy around induction, freshers fairs and the welcome buzz of the first few weeks. But the end of university is a transition in its own right and often left entirely unsupported. What students actually lose For many students, the […]
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Taking action, one mindapple at a time
Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close this weekend. This year’s theme is Take Action, and it’s one that feels close to what we do every day at Mindapples. We all have mental health, and the things we do each day affect it. The Mental Health Foundation offer us three ways to think about […]
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Why Sleep Is Your Secret Revision Tool
As exam season and the end of term approaches, we can start to feel the pressure building. During these final few weeks, when we most need a rested mind, sleep can become difficult to get. With deadlines upon us and revision lists that seems to get bigger, it can be really tempting to swap sleep […]
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What Does Mental Health Education Look Like in Practice?
Many of us were never specifically taught how to look after our minds. We might have learned about our bodies in biology, studied history and maths, and were taught how to cross the road safely. But how our minds work, to recognise what we’re feeling and what helps us to cope when things get hard, […]
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Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month shines a spotlight on stress, what it is and how it affects us in our everyday lives. At Mindapples, we like to share what we know about how our minds work and create space to think together about what helps. When it comes to stress, a useful starting place is to look […]
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University Mental Health Day 2026: Human Connection
University life can be exciting, challenging and sometimes overwhelming. From academic pressure to new social environments, students navigate many changes at once. That’s why moments of connection can matter so much. This year, University Mental Health Day, organised by Student Minds, focuses on a simple but powerful theme: Human Connection. Research consistently shows that strong […]
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