Briefing overview

This briefing serves as an introduction to mental health and aims to raise staff awareness around mental health at Imperial, reducing stigma and fostering positive attitudes towards seeking help. This briefing will enable you to start recognising the signs of poor mental health and the importance of speaking up, and to take away some key tips for self-care.

What is covered in this briefing?

• A general understanding of mental health
• How to recognise some of the common signs of poor mental health in the workplace
• Understanding the prevalence of mental health
• Tips for self care

Who is this briefing for?

This course is open to all staff. For managers and those who have supervisory responsibilities, it is recommended that you attend Mental Health First Aid Half Day and Leading with Mental Health in mind.

Key information

• 90 minute briefing
• Delivered by members of the EDI Centre
• No charge for Imperial staff
• For the online version, the course is delivered via MS Teams

Netiquette for online training

• It is important that you are fully present and an active participant, to create a safe space for sharing and discussion.
• For some of our training, you will be required to keep your video cameras on. Please ensure prior to attending that you have a fully functioning camera and microphone. If you have any issues with your equipment, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require your camera to be off as a workplace adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can makethe trainer aware.
• Please ensure that you are in a private space where you can maintain confidentiality and the privacy of the other delegates.
• To maintain confidentiality, all delegates are asked to agree to keep what is said within the group, and not record or take screenshots/photos without permission. Pictures or quotes from the session should not be posted on social media or elsewhere without the express permission of those involved.