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Motion · S6M-07202 · 9 Dec 2022

Colleges Scotland in Partnership with the Mental Health Foundation Publishes Thriving Learners Study

Lodged by Pam Gosal Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Thriving Learners Study from the Mental Health Foundation in partnership with Colleges Scotland and funded by The Robertson Trust; notes that the survey found that more than half of college students surveyed (54%), reported having moderate, moderately severe, or severe symptoms of depression; further notes that according to the survey, more than half (55%) of respondents said that they have concealed a mental health problem due to fear of stigmatisation; acknowledges that the survey found more than one third (37%) of college students had experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months; notes the nine recommendations in the report; calls for further action to support college students; understands that there is a high prevalence of poor mental health amongst college students in Scotland, and thanks the more than 2,000 college students who took part in this vital research at all 26 colleges across Scotland.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.