Category Archives: mental health

Dealing with bullying and harassment

Posted on August 26, 2020 by tonyjreeves

‘Alarming levels of bullying and harassment … exist in the higher education (HE) sector.’ (Unison, 2013:8) Equality Act 2010 Under the Act, the following nine characteristics are protected from discrimination at work and in society generally: Age Disability Gender reassignment … Continue reading →

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Mental health – supporting colleagues and students

Posted on April 2, 2020 by tonyjreeves

Now that the disruption of the last few weeks is beginning to settle down, we are faced with a long period of isolation. During this time, it is incredibly important to focus on mental health – our own, and that … Continue reading →

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Mental health – be prepared

Posted on February 21, 2019 by tonyjreeves

Mental health issues now affect a significant number of university students. In this post, UCA’s Ray Martin highlights key warning signs for both Home/EU and International students, and provides guidance about what you can do. What are the statistics? 29% … Continue reading →

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