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Macdonald signs up to `Think Positive` mental health campaign

Aberdeen Central MSP Lewis Macdonald MSP this week signed up to `Think Positive`, a campaign run by NUS Scotland to tackle mental health issues among students in Scotland.

It is estimated that over 5000 students in Aberdeen will suffer from mental ill health at some point in their lives. Across Scotland it is estimated that up to 140,000 students currently studying at college and university will experience mental health problems.

Think Positive is a project run by the National Union of Students in Scotland (NUS) to tackle the stigma of mental ill health, raise awareness of this issue among students, college and university staff and the general public.

Lewis Macdonald MSP said:

'I was pleased to sign up to NUS Scotland`s Think Positive campaign.

'If such numbers of students are facing potential mental health problems then it is crucial that effective support services are available at colleges and universities throughout Scotland.

'Student life can be challenging as well as exciting, and I am keen that my constituents in Aberdeen have help when they need it to cope with the challenges.'

Kainde Manji, NUS Scotland Women`s Officer, added:

'NUS Scotland`s Think Positive campaign is working with students, colleges and universities across Scotland to tackle mental ill-health among students. We believe that mental health is becoming a bigger issue across colleges and universities in Scotland and it is therefore more important than ever that we work to get the support services that people need.

'It`s great to have the support of politicians from across all parties for this valuable project and we will be working hard over the coming months and years to come together to make a difference for students suffering mental ill health.'