About the project

MindGuard will develop a Guide for university staff and educators to help them implement effective mental health first aid programs in their institutions, implement targeted training for faculty, staff and students and offer a VR platform with the training material.

Dissemination activities, such as awareness campaigns, local workshops and a final conference in The Netherlands will enhance the project’s impact.

Project aim

MindGuard is a project that aims to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of higher education students and staff by using participatory methods and innovative digital tools.

Methodology

MindGuard is a project that aims to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of higher education students and staff by using participatory methods and innovative digital tools.

Objectives

Build an inclusive higher education system through comprehensive user-centred training tailored to HE settings, focusing on MHFA to support the mental health of students and academics.

Enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty, staff and students and develop their confidence in supporting their peers’ mental wellbeing.

Reach students facing mental health challenges causing barriers to the completion of their academic studies.

Foster a supportive campus environment that promotes mental health awareness and reduces stigma, contributing to creating inclusive environments that foster equity and equality, which are responsive to the needs of the wider community.

Improve students’ understanding and empathy towards mentally ill peers through interactive experiences.

Equip students and academic staff with practical skills and strategies to provide effective MHFA and support to their peers, building inclusive HE systems.