Over 60 universities across the country have signed up to be part of the Student Minds’ University Mental Health Charter Framework to support universities across the UK in making mental health a university-wide priority.
We have a new team in place to help support any member of staff with their mental wellbeing. The LJMU Connectors are on hand to provide peer support and make sure colleagues have access to the appropriate resources and services.
Students in Liverpool are benefitting from improved mental health support, thanks to a partnership between universities and NHS services across the city.
We’re hosting events around campus and online to support student wellbeing and encourage connections.
Liverpool John Moores University is currently locked down to protect our students, staff and wider society in the COVID-19 emergency.
Thursday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and LJMU is raising awareness of all aspects of mental health and wellbeing, including suicide prevention, by outlining the support and resources available at the university for students and staff.
More than one-third of people with severe mental health problems (SMI) have a co-existing alcohol/drug condition: but the evidence base on which to build effective service models and responses is limited.
Students are set to benefit from better join up of mental health services to prevent them falling through the gaps at university.
Bring your own cuppa & join us - A chance to talk about your own well-being with people who understand
This article by Vicky Fallon, Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Liverpool, Sergio A. Silverio, Kings College London and Siân Macleod Davies, Liverpool John Moores University was first published by `The Conversation.