Support for Mental Health

Most of us will experience periods of poor mental health during our lifetime.  Indeed, mental ill health is the leading cause of sickness absence across the University.

Normal life experiences such as change, bereavement, stress, traumatic events and worry all have an impact on our mental health.  With effective support and coping strategies, for many of us these difficulties will be short-lived. However, for some of us difficulties will persist, impacting significantly on our day-to-day lives and leading to the development of a more serious mental health condition.

Managers have a central role in promoting wellbeing, understanding the challenges staff may face, and providing appropriate support when staff experience mental health difficulties.

It is important to remember that people with the same mental health condition can experience different symptoms, and to a different extent. This means that adjustments and support need to be tailored to an individual’s specific needs.