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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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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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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Supporting Student and Staff Wellbeing: A Whole-School Approach in Practice
At Beckmead College, conversations about mental health and wellbeing are part of everyday school life. Senior Mental Health Lead Dawn Fortt reflects on how creative activities, open discussions and a partnership with Mindapples help students and staff develop the knowledge and confidence to look after their minds. Dawn Fortt, Teaching Assistant and Senior Mental Health […]
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Why Time to Talk Day matters to Mindapples
Our vision is a world where taking care of our minds is natural and normal for everyone. Time to Talk Day connects deeply with this, creating space for people to talk about their mental health and ask for help without fear of stigma. When talking becomes part of everyday life, it can help us understand […]
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Helping Students Through Exam Season
For many students, January and February can be a difficult time in the academic year, and supporting students during exam season becomes a key priority for universities. Exams often follow the winter break, when routines have been disrupted and energy levels might be lower due to seasonal changes. So when they return, students are not […]
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Winter Warmers for Your Mind
The winter days are getting shorter and many of us find ourselves slowing down a bit. Darker mornings and shorter afternoons can leave us feeling more tired, the shape of our days might be different, and our minds might also be feeling a bit different too. Many people find that spending even a short time […]
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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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