SERC Celebrates Mental Health Day with Weekly Events

World Mental Health Day took place on Sunday 10 October this year, and SERC’s Mind Yourself campaign, the Colleges Health and Wellbeing programme, has been working to organise weekly events to help people better their mental health and mindfulness. 

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October every year to raise awareness of mental health issues people face. 1 In 4 people experience mental health issues at one point in their lives. Raising awareness of these issues encourages people to get the help they need to achieve a healthier mindset.  

This year, SERC’s Mind Yourself campaign, has organised several mental health activities and events for staff to participate in. These range from coffee meetings to catch up in person or in an online call with a colleague, Aware NI mental health workplace sessions to provide skills and techniques to look after your mental health, and a mandatory staff module on mental health awareness and support services. Additionally, the College has 9 Mental Health First Aiders trained to support staff and students and has implemented a new Mental Health Policy and Action Plan for supporting staff who are experiencing mental health issues. 

Maureen McKay, SERC HR Business Partner comments, “Mental health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and it can be easily neglected, and everyone needs support at some stage in their lives. The Colleges Mind Yourself Campaign is designed to help staff members keep their minds and bodies healthy enabling them to be happier at work and at home. It’s so important to raise awareness of mental health issues with resources and support always being there if a staff member needs it.” 

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