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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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From Transition to Culture Change: Embedding Wellbeing Across the University Journey

At Mindapples, we believe that looking after your mind should be as natural as brushing your teeth. Since 2008, we’ve supported people to build the knowledge, skills, and habits that support mental wellbeing. With over a decade of experience working with universities, we’ve co-produced resources with students and staff to meet the real challenges of […]

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A big thank you to Bene London!

We’re so grateful to the team at Bene London for hosting their first ever Charity Auction in support of Mindapples. The event took place on 1st May at their Farringdon showroom, where guests enjoyed a relaxed evening of great company, generous bidding, and beautiful design. Together, they raised an amazing £1,505 – all of which […]

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Step Outside for Your Mind

As the evenings grow lighter and the sun stays with us a little longer, it’s a beautiful time to slow down and spend some time outdoors. The Summer Solstice, which fell on Saturday 21st June, marked the longest day of the year. It was a gentle reminder to pause, soak in the light and reconnect […]

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Bringing the Whole-School Approach to Life with Mindapples for Schools

How Mindapples helps schools bring mental wellbeing into everyday education – in line with national guidance. Embedding Wellbeing Across the School Community The Department for Education’s Whole School or College Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing (2021) sets out a clear vision: that schools and colleges should promote “an ethos and environment that promotes respect […]

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Making Mental Wellbeing Part of School Life



There’s growing recognition in schools, policy and research that mental wellbeing in education should be part of everyday school life, not just an add-on. As schools explore new ways to support young people’s mental health, two recent studies help shed light on what’s working and where we need to go next. A 2024 review by […]

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Give Me Five: Paul Dodsley & Leah Wareham

Paul Dodsley (Student Health Development Officer) and Leah Wareham (Student Health and Wellbeing Project Officer) both run Healthy NTU, Nottingham Trent University’s Health Promotion programme within the Student Support Services. They help students learn new ways to look after their wellbeing through lots of different ways including running training sessions, events and activities throughout the […]

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