Universities ‘failing to support’ mental health first aiders

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UK academics ‘ill-prepared to support student mental health’

Vast majority of scholars say their university has not adequately prepared them for supporting students with mental health issues

By Ellie Bothwell

18 August

Academics need greater help in addressing the mental health problems of their students

Increasing numbers of students are seeking counselling, suffering from depression and even feeling suicidal. Jason Murugesu urges universities to put much stronger systems in place to provide essential backup for teaching staff

By Jason Murugesu

17 October

Student Experience Survey 2018: best universities for student welfare

Academics ‘lack support’ to help with student mental health

Researchers identify lack of clarity around the role of academics, with some performing tasks they are not trained to do, putting both them and the student at risk

By Sophie Inge

29 January

Mental health, financial problems take heavy toll on UK PhD students

Report shows heavier burden for UK students compared with other parts of Europe, with the country’s research funding boost ‘a chance to reform PhD education’

By Simon Baker

25 June

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