News / UK by Press Association 15/05/2019, 10:31 am Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The Duke of Cambridge will attend the launch of a new campaign which uses football to get more people – particularly men – talking about mental health. William will meet grassroots football players, coaches and fans from clubs across the country at Wembley Stadium. The duke, president of the Football Association (FA), is also due to deliver a speech. The initiative will support work already taking place across the UK to end stigma around mental health. Earlier this month, he joined England manager Gareth Southgate and footballers Peter Crouch, Thierry Henry, Danny Rose and Jermaine Jenas in a locker room to discuss men’s mental health. The conversation saw the group share issues they have struggled with in their careers. Filmed at the grounds of Cambridge United Football Club and presented by Dan Walker, the BBC documentary will air on … [Read more...] about William to attend Wembley Stadium mental health campaign launch
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Let’s get talking about mental health in the workplace
Through training and workshops, Derwent Rural Counselling Service (DRCS) raises awareness of how mental health can be positively supported in the workplace. As well as reactive services, DRCS also offers proactive programmes such as prevention workshops for businesses to address mental health issues which could lead to staff being off sick. Tailor made courses concentrate on techniques for staff and line managers to improve communications, creating and maintaining a wellbeing culture and engaging with staff on issues. DRCS provides 1:1 and group supervision within organisations for line managers, HR staff and support workers which focuses on educational, relational, preventative, inspirational and restorative work. Janette Smeeton, chief executive at DRCS said: “Research has shown that as a considerate employer, if you engage with your staff on improving mental wellbeing and behavioural skills, it leads to improved communication and productivity. “It makes total … [Read more...] about Let’s get talking about mental health in the workplace
Airport staff trained as mental health first aiders
Staff at East Midlands Airport have been trained as mental health first aiders to better support workers and passengers who have mental health problems. Staff received practical training from Mental Health England in how to offer initial support, non-judgemental listening and guidance to colleagues and passengers. The first 13 colleagues to be trained by represent departments across the airport including health and safety, security, passenger services, airfield operations, fire, aviation development and car parks. A further 60 staff will also be trained in the coming weeks. Lauren Turner, one of EMA’s duty managers, is responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly and is the first port of call when issues arise. Lauren volunteered to become a mental health first aider and her training has already been put into use when supporting passengers and colleagues. She said: “I think everyone who has responsibility for … [Read more...] about Airport staff trained as mental health first aiders
Festival’s mental health message
The month-long Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) Highland had a successful launch on Tuesday at the Bike Shed Coffee House in Merkinch.It will include an art exhibition, poetry readings, song and short films on the theme of Connected.SMHAF Highland takes place between 4-31st May, with spin-off events continuing throughout the year. The festival aims to support the arts, and challenge preconceived ideas about mental health, said director Karrie Marshall.“We celebrate the artistic achievements of people with experience of mental health issues and people who know the power of art for mental wellbeing, exploring the relationship between creativity and the mind, and promoting positive mental health,” she said.Related article: Highland festival will focus on mental health … [Read more...] about Festival’s mental health message
Firefighters saddle up for mental health week
Craig Bell, a firefighter from Moira, and Andy Beavis, a firefighter stationed in Lisburn, joined with colleagues from other stations this week to mark Mental Health Awareness Week by taking in an eight day cycle challenge. Craig and Andy, together with Noel McKee and Stephen Brown, as well as driver Liam Bergin, left Mizen on Sunday (May 12) and are due to finally finish their challenge in Belfast on Saturday (May 18).The group of men, made up of serving and retired firefighters, are saddling up and taking on the challenge to raise awareness of the high suicide rate in males aged 45-54, and to bring attention to the subject of mental health.The team will also use the challenge to as a way to raise vital funds for Business in the Community NI (BITCNI) charity of the year MindWise, a mental health charity that supports people affected by severe mental illness, mental health difficulties, and promotes early intervention for better mental health. BITCNI members SHS Group and Allianz are … [Read more...] about Firefighters saddle up for mental health week