To mark International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, the Roslin Career Development Committee are hosting an online seminar and Q&A on Tuesday 23 June , 12.30-1.30pm on Dads’ Mental Health. Chris Miezetis from Fathers Network Scotland will discuss why the mental health of fathers matters to outcomes for families, how to identify signs of poor mental […]

The Roslin Career Development Committee, in collaboration with Fathers Network Scotland, is offering a virtual workshop on The Secret Lives of Working Dads, Tuesday 26 May 12.30 -2pm. The interactive workshop aims to provide all dads the opportunity to discuss their own context of their own personal beliefs alongside societal norms and the behaviours they […]

One in four people will struggle with their mental health each year and many more will be affected by the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental Health and Wellbeing Week is a joint University of Edinburgh, Students Association and Sports Union programme, featuring events and activities focused on mental health. Students Association events Sports Union activities University […]

We know that 1 in 4 of us will struggle with our mental health each year and many more will be affected by the stigma surrounding mental illness, but many of us struggle to find the words to talk about how we’re feeling. Edinburgh University Students’ Association has organised a week-long programme of events and activities focused on mental health […]

The School will be having Mental Health training for all Personal Tutors and Student Support Officers on Wednesday, 9 October from 2-5pm, in the Senate Room. Senior Personal Tutor Dr Alex Chow says, “This is a highly subscribed training session. It can be particularly helpful to talk through various mental health matters that can come […]

SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes, tailored to your specific needs. The programmes have demonstrated high improvement rates for depression and anxiety. You can access it anywhere, on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It’s easy to use with interactive tools and activities make your experience interesting and motivational. How […]

The University of Edinburgh is committed to creating an environment where students feel that they can speak to staff to seek advice, raise a concern or report something that may be affecting them. As part of this, we want to ensure that staff are fully prepared to be able to handle a student reporting sexual […]

 A few staff have expressed an interest in Mental Health training. Head of School Professor Helen Bond has circulated a link recommended by Andy Shanks, Director of Student Wellbeing,  for online mental health learning materials from the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust: http://learning.cwmt.org.uk/