Stories

I did 23 mph in a 20 mph zone in Bath recently, I was driving up hill at the time and hasten to add, not near a school.  Then, I receive the option of a 'speed awareness course or 3 points on my licence'!. What a...

22 June, 2019

I was shocked by these figures - perhaps presenteeism or absenteeism or stigma (not wanting to be thought of being unwell) ...

17 May, 2019

To promote stress awareness month, instant offices is encouraging businesses to support their workforce to speak about and prioritise mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance Within every business, there will be those who suffer in silence to the point that control is lost and...

31 March, 2019

As this years’ final of masterchef comes to a close, (although I haven’t watched the final yet!)  I recognise how much enjoyment there is in watching characters develop and push outside of their comfort zones… this approach works so well but I also can’t help wondering...

30 March, 2019
30 January, 2019

— Communications and Events Officer, Faculty of Business and Law, UWE

New industry-endorsed guidance available for employers assessing how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the workplace [Wednesday 13th February, 00:01 GMT] Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has today launched best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the...

27 April, 2018

Systematic review and meta-analysis of Mental Health First Aid training: Effects on knowledge, stigma, and helping behaviour1 (Morgan et al. 2018) The study: This international meta-analysis reviewed and analysed research on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) two-day courses around the world. All together the analysis...

27 April, 2018