Mindapples for Schools: November Round-Up
At Mindapples, our goal is to help everyone understand how their minds work and take practical steps to take care of them. This month, our work in schools has been all about putting that into practice. Across London, students and staff have been exploring how small, everyday actions can make a big difference to their […]
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Winter, Rest and Resilience: How Mindapples Supports University Wellbeing
The winter season can create a mix of pressures for students in higher education. The shorter days mean we see less daylight, and this can lower our energy levels, disrupt sleep and make it a bit harder to concentrate. We know that reduced morning light also affects our mood and alertness, especially in young adults. […]
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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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Meet Our New Trustees: Champions for Mental Wellbeing
We’re delighted to welcome three inspiring new trustees to the Mindapples Board, each bringing unique expertise and a deep commitment to our mission: making mental wellbeing something we can all talk about and take care of every day. Charlie Hamilton Charlie is a PhD researcher in neuroinclusion at Lancaster University and a cognition researcher at […]
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