Wellbeing matters Emotional & mental wellbeing
Staff mental health training
Staff Wellbeing, Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Training
The course will enable you to develop your understanding of what mental health is and how you can positively influence your own and others mental health. You will also learn how to have healthy conversations about mental health, how to support people experiencing mental ill health and how you can help to prevent suicide.
Mental Health Training for Managers: Starting the conversation
This module is for managers, supervisors, and team leaders and is designed to help you support the mental health of your team and encourage a "culture of care" at Strathclyde with regard to mental health and wellbeing. It aims to upskill and support you to have open and caring conversations with your team around wellbeing, mental health and suicide
Employee assistance programme
The University provides an employee assistance programme (EAP) through PAM Assist.
Counselling sessions
To access six counselling session through PAM Assist, you can call +44 (0)800 882 4102 or follow these 5 steps to sep up your account and access online support:
- Click the PAM Assist link above and go to Log-In and select Sign Up
- You will be asked to insert your Organisational Code - this is UoS1
- Create your log-in details using either your work or personal email and pick a password
- Validate your account via the notification email
- LOGIN using the email address and password you just created.
Once your account is created - to access the site anytime - just click the link above and use the email and password you signed up with to log in.
Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Sign up and you can complete Cognitive Behavioural Therapy modules at your own pace.
Compassionate Language around Suicide
The topic of suicide can be challenging for some people to talk about and this in turn can be a barrier in terms of people seeking help. Wherever possible we must encourage open and honest conversations about suicide that promote healing and recovery. Follow this link below to read some tips and guidance in terms of using compassionate language around suicide.
Internal resources
Occupational Health Service
Managers or staff can self-refer for early and specialist intervention, e.g. physiotherapy, return to work assistance and healthy lifestyle assessments
Faith & Spiritual Wellbeing Support via Chaplaincy
Full interfaith chaplaincy team:
- quiet spaces for meditation, reflection and mindfulness
- can provide pastoral care linked to bereavement and other issues
- LGBTQI+ chaplains
Carers support group / network
A support group for staff members who have, intend to have, or have had caring responsibilities.
Wellbeing training
Various wellbeing training courses facilitated by our Organisational & Staff Development Unit (OSDU) team.
LGBTQI staff network
The StrathPride Network is open to LGBTQI+ staff, postgraduate researchers, and our allies. A colleague network providing a safe space, support and discussion.
Disabled & Neurodiverse Staff Network
The Disabled and Neurodiverse Staff Network is for staff who identify as, or feel they may potentially be, disabled or neurodiverse, have experienced health-related issues, or who have experienced mental health issues.
External resource
NHS Wellbeing Glasgow – Free Resources
A range of free self-help courses and support linked to issues like anxiety, sleep issues, panic attacks, stress and many more. An easy-to-use A to Z self-help guide.
Understanding Period Pain
An external guide on what to expect and when to seek medical guidance linked to period pain.