Friday, 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and to mark this, we are inviting staff to attend a dedicated online Mental Health Awareness session, delivered by the University’s Disability and Wellbeing Advisor.
The session takes place on Friday, 10 October, from 11am – 12pm via Zoom.
This sessions will help you to:
- Recognise the early signs of deteriorating mental health
- Understand the impact of workplace stigma
- Develop confidence in having supportive conversations with colleagues, friends, or family
- Learn practical self-care strategies and ways to build resilience
- Explore how to promote a positive workplace culture
- Gain awareness of support pathways, including those available within the University
How to book
You can book your place via your LearnWell portal here.
World Mental Health Day 2025
This year’s theme is “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”, highlighting the vital role of working environments in shaping wellbeing. Many of us spend most of our waking hours at work, and the culture, environment, and support we experience can have a profound effect on mental health.
Support for Staff
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Our EAP, provided by HealthHero, is a free and confidential service offering 24/7 access to telephone or online counselling, plus information and guidance to help with personal or work-related challenges.
Further information and how to access the service can be found here.
Self-directed learning
Colleagues can access a wide range of additional resources through LinkedIn Learning, including mental health, resilience, and Diversity & Equality content.
You can also join the Diversity & Equality Collaboration Space on LearnWell here, where resources on a wide range of topic are shared regularly.
Visit the IT Services pages where you will find instructions on how to access your free University LinkedIn Learning account.
You can also join the Diversity & Equality Collaboration Space on LearnWell here, where resources on a wide range of topic are shared regularly.
Support for managers
This dedicated webpage provides a wealth of information for managers on supporting your staff, including supporting staff with reasonable adjustments, guidance on supporting mental health at work, and policies and procedures.