FE Mental Health Programmes: Proactive vs. Reactive Approaches
As we look at the state of further education (FE) today, it has never been more important for institutions to be aware of the need…
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences. Often, because of misconceptions about mental health and mental fitness, people often suffer in silence and their conditions go untreated.
Mental health is a positive concept related to the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and communities. Having good mental health, or being mentally healthy, is more than just the absence of illness, rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing refers to our sense of self and our ability to live our lives as close as possible to the way we want to; a flourishing mental wellbeing is associated with meeting our potential, developing strong relationships and doing things that we consider important and worthwhile.
Sadly, suicide is the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 in the UK* and figures from the Office of National Statistics showed an increase in suicide amongst unskilled construction workers in 2020 – a ten year high.
Unlocking Success in Life: The Crucial Role of Early Life Skills’ Development in Young People
In this article, Neil delves into the benefits of learning life skills from an early age, supported by the skills’ development platform, Kloodle. He explores…
Ipsos finds concern about children’s mental health and staff welfare in education
New Ipsos findings on attitudes to education in Britain, released today, highlight the level of parental concern about children’s mental health and a desire for…
Wellbeing brand pilots mental health support sessions at leading college
THE husband-and-wife team behind a growing mental health brand piloted bespoke support sessions with the backing of college staff and students. Ben and Natalia Taylor…
Mental health, pupil attendance, teacher recruitment and UK’s Covid-19 inquiry feature in brand new Committee Corridor podcast
Committee Corridor: Select committee podcast returns with two new hosts and focus on equalities and democratic engagement It is ‘absolutely morally correct’ that children’s voices…
‘Permacrisis’ leading to negative feelings about the future and could learning be the answer?
In this article, Catherine Orridge shares how education can offer direction and confidence for adults during times of ‘permacrisis’, emphasising the mental and physical health…
£4m funding boost for Further Education mental health and wellbeing support
All Further Education colleges are to benefit from a share of £4m funding for mental health and wellbeing support, the Minister for Education and Welsh…
Promoting Mental Well-being: TQUK Takes Proactive Steps to Support Staff and Foster a Positive Workplace Environment
Five staff members of Training Qualifications UK underwent Mental Health First Aid training to support colleagues in the workplace. TQUK was the only organization that…
Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Implementation Programme
Department for Education has released new data on mental health provision in schools and colleges. This release coincides with it being Mental Health Awareness Week.…
UK employees remain uncomfortable with discussing their mental health at work
Just one in ten employees surveyed who have experienced certainmental health conditionssought help from their line manager over the past year, according to research of…