Mental Health and Wellbeing

The University considers mental health and wellbeing to be exceptionally important and has put a number of support mechanisms in place to support the wellbeing of staff and continues to look for initiatives to further develop this area.​

 

Occupational Health

The Occupational Health team can support you if you have been ill or injured, or you’re facing other difficulties, with regards to your physical or mental health. You can get a referral to this service through your line manager.

 

Workplace Options​ - Staff Support and Counselling

Workplace Options is the University's Employee Assistance Programme Provider and they provide a free, confidential and independent resource to help employees balance their work, family and personal lives.

 

FREEPHONE: 0800 243 458

E-MAIL: assistance@workplaceoptions.com  

WEBSITE: www.workplaceoptions.com  ​(login details below)

User name: napier
Password: employee ​

 

Big White Wall​

Training

The Learning and Development Team organise regular training sessions about Mental Health and Resilience Workshops for managers and staff. Look for a course on HR Connect or get in touch​ for more information.​​

 Mental Health First Aiders

Some of our colleagues are trained in Mental Health First Aid. They act as a point of contact for an initial response to distress.

 

The University has guidance documents covering stress:

Stress Policy​

•  Stress in the workplace

•      Breaking down stigma of mental ill health including

• ​​  See Me Scotland              Mindful Employer

•   Promotion of Mental Health First Aid​

•   Learning and Development initiatives on mental health for both staff and people managing staff