The University of Kent’s Technician Commitment Action Plan is helping strengthen mental health support across the technical community.
As part of this commitment, one of Kent’s Senior Technical Services Managers retrained as a Mental Health First Aid trainer and delivered his first course to technical colleagues. Participants gained the NUCO Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, developing their understanding of mental health, how to recognise when someone may be struggling, and ways to offer appropriate support and guidance.
The session encouraged colleagues to talk openly, share experiences and build confidence in supporting one another. Their new knowledge and skills add to the network of mental health first aid allies within Kent’s technical community.
As the trainer reflected, looking after mental health is as important as managing physical health and safety. A positive workplace culture depends not only on procedures, but also on people feeling supported, valued and able to speak openly.
Congratulations to everyone who completed the qualification and is helping make Kent’s technical community a more supportive place to work.
