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The University has a new webpage ‘One Stop Shop’ resource to signpost staff to the various mental health and wellbeing resources available. This can be accessed via this link: Mental Health Support – Home (sharepoint.com)This includes information on:
- Support When Struggling: The Employee Assistance Programme; Occupational Health and Wellbeing; HR; Harassment Contacts
- Support by Development and Resource: Staff Health and Wellbeing website; Reflect, Plan, Develop reviews; COPE framework; Talent and Organisational Development
- The Basis of Support: University Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Standards and Risk Assessments: University Wellbeing Strategy Statement; Psychological Wellbeing Standard; University’s Stress Risk Assessments
- Community Support and Activities: Network groups, including the Disability Staff Network; University Clubs and Societies
The website is being launched on 04 February which is Time to Talk Day. This is a mental health campaign day organised by the Time to Change movement.
The theme this year is ‘The Power of Small’, highlighting how even small interactions with people you know can help them feel better and encourage them to share if they are trying to cope with low emotional mood.