MINISTERS in Scotland were accused yesterday of having “forgotten” students who are struggling with mental health problems.

Labour hit out at the Scottish government over its failure to deliver a student mental health action plan — a commitment which was originally due to be achieved in the spring of 2023.

At that time, a pledge was made that the government would give an update “as soon as we can.”

But with 2023 almost over, Labour mental health spokesman Paul Sweeney said: “The SNP’s failure to deliver this plan on the timeline they promised seriously calls into question their ability to deliver any competent policies at all.”

Research by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed almost two-thirds of college students in Scotland suffer from low mental well-being, along with almost three-quarters of university students.

The Scottish government said it has provided an additional £3.21 million this academic year to support institutions with their student mental health and wellbeing services.