World Mental Health Day - Thursday, 31 October

26 Sep 2024

Sign up for World Mental Health Day webinar

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10th October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is prioritising workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for people to come together to talk about mental health and help show that mental health matters, in all aspects of life. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?

UoM World Mental Health Day Webinar: Thursday, 31 October, 10:00 – 11:00am

Join the Colleague Wellbeing Team and guests to talk about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. We will be discussing:

Mental health awareness
Tackling the stigma that surrounds mental health in the workplace
What is on offer to support mental health in the workplace at UoM

Register for this event here

Support

Employee Assistance Programme, Health Hero: All colleagues have access to confidential and independent counselling and information service. Support is free and confidential. Call 0800 358 5997 or +44 141 271 7555 (landline alternative for international and/or mobile use) to speak to an advisor. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Wellbeing at the University: Find out more about wellbeing support, resources, activities and networks via the wellbeing StaffNet pages.
Samaritans: Whatever you're going through, you can call the Samaritans free helpline anytime on 116 123. Find out more about what happens when you call the Samaritans.
Manchester Mind offer a range of services for people living in Manchester including advice, support and self-care hub.
Andys Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. Groups meet on Mondays at 7pm (except bank holidays). Find your nearest group.

Urgent help

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or looking to signpost someone, the following services are available:

Important: If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to your closest Accident and Emergency department

Samaritans – 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, 116 123
SANEline – 4pm – 10pm, 365 days a year, 0300 304 7000
Find a local NHS Mental health helpline in England