A new free OpenLearn course, Supporting University Students with a Mental Health Condition, has been created through a three-year Praxis project led by Professor Joan Simons. Developed in response to the rising number of students declaring mental health conditions, it offers practical strategies grounded in interviews and workshops with students and Associate Lecturers.

The course aims to strengthen academic and pastoral support by promoting empathy, flexibility and personalised approaches, ultimately helping improve student retention and success. It is now available on OpenLearn.