Stress Management
The University is committed via this policy and other guidance to establishing an effective and consistent approach to the prevention of work-related stress throughout the university and to provide supporting services where cases of stress are identified.
This will be achieved through the following:-
- Identifying workplace stressors and carrying out risk assessments to eliminate or control the risks from stress
- Providing good stress management training for all appropriate managers
- Establishing arrangements and procedures for the early identification and dealing with cases of stress
- Providing a confidential counselling service to support staff in managing personal stress levels
- Providing sensitive and planned management of return to work, following sickness absence
- Promoting partnerships between management, individuals and the recognised trade unions, with the aim of reducing stress in the workplace
- Decide on improvement targets and action plans, in consultation with staff representatives.
Useful links
See Policies and Procedures - A to Z for Stress Policy, Managers Guide and Employees Guide
Health & Safety Team
healthy and safe workplace; information, advice, training and support
[EN]gage
sport, fitness, exercise classes, personal training, massage therapies
Human Resources & Development
work/life balance, flexible working, childcare vouchers, staff development, occupational health service,
stress risk assessment
Employee assistance programme
confidential counselling, website
Property & Facilities
work/study environment, healthy eating, bike to work, sustainability
Student Wellbeing & Inclusion
information, advice and support
counselling, mental health service
ENSA
student health and wellbeing
myNapier - Student Counselling and mental wellbeing
Other useful links to external resources:
awareness, guidance, information and training



Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety
Managing stress and psychosocial risks Eguide
HSE - Stress at Work - guidance on the management of stress at work
HSE -
Talking Toolkit - help for line managers to have simple, practical conversations with employees which can help prevent stress
Mental Health training and development resources -
NHS Lothian
Thriving at Work The Stevenson / Farmer review of mental health and employers
Independent review into how employers can better support all individuals currently in employment including those with mental ill health or poor well-being to remain in and thrive through work - October 2017