Supporting the mental health and well being of Black and minority ethnic staff

Did you know that there is a growing body of research that shows that people who have Black or minority ethnic heritage experience a higher incidence of mental health difficulties? Do you know the reasons for this? Did you know that a toolkit to support the mental health and well being of Black and minority ethnic staff has just been published? How are you supporting staff from these communities?

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Mental health, wellbeing and Corona

Has your mental health and wellbeing been affected by the pandemic? Many people have, including some of your staff and students. Have you thought about the ways that you can create space for staff and students to talk about their issues and concerns? Did you know that there are a range of resources to help support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students? A free easy to read leaflet might be a useful resource for you to circulate.

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Corona Virus – what’s the impact on staff and student mental health and wellbeing?

The Corona Virus pandemic has caused a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. Have you thought about the ways that you can create space for staff and students to talk about their issues and concerns? Have you considered training to help staff support their students and their colleagues who are experiencing anxiety or stress? Did you know that there are a range of resources to help support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students?

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Supporting Faith and Belief Student Societies

How well do you support your student faith and belief groups and societies? Did you know that these groups and societies help combat student isolation and poor mental health? Would new guidance help?

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Staff well-being

Do you know that the 2019 new inspection framework has a much sharper focus on staff stress and well-being? Do you know that, according to recent research, staff working in education report the highest rates of work-related stress, depression and anxiety in Britain? But when staff take time off work, many report the cause as a physical illness? Recent research also shows that only 32% of organisations train staff on how to combat stress to support good work-place mental health and well-being. What training and support are you offering? Did you know that there is a free support service for staff?

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