Staff health and wellbeing

The menopause affects around half of the nation's workforce and yet it is rarely talked about in the workplace. At the University of Stirling, we know that this life event can influence an individual’s wellbeing at work, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where colleagues who are experiencing menopausal symptoms are able to get the support they need, when they need it. 

If you would like some support with anything relating to alcohol, drugs, smoking or gambling, there are a number of resources which can help to tackle all types of addiction.

While there has been a reduction in the number of people completing suicide over the last ten years, the numbers are still worryingly high. In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. Suicide Prevention Day aims to start the conversation about suicide, raise awareness of the support available and show that recovery is possible.

World Mental Health Day is a chance for us to talk about Mental Health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if we are struggling.

We all know what it’s like to feel stressed, and feeling under pressure is a normal part of life. But being overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health issues and can make existing problems worse. Here are some resources that can help with stress all year round.

Too often, mental health problems are treated as a taboo subject – something not to be talked about, especially at work. However, mental health affects us all and we should feel able to talk about it.