Wellbeing
Wellbeing in the Department
The Wellbeing of Staff and Students in the department is of upmost importance. As a department, we pride ourselves on being a caring, friendly and supportive place to work and do not tolerate any form of bullying or harassment.
Wellbeing Fortnight - Better Together 2020
Collaborating to work better, supporting each other to feel better, and challenging each other to be better. Online, in the office or at home, we are Better Together.
We understand that work can have an impact on our wellbeing so this page is here to support you. Below you'll find a list of contacts you can reach out to if you are in need of some extra support and a number of resources which may be useful, especially during this period of social-isolation. On the right are a list of events taking place (digitally) in the department to promote our health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing and Covid-19
This is a difficult period for all of us and it’s natural to feel anxious amongst the uncertainty. For many of us remote working is a new challenge, balancing caring responsibilities, an increased workload or change to working pattern. The University has published resources for all and guidelines for managers to support staff during this time.
The department is cognisant that all staff are likely to experience some challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our action plan outlines how we will provide clear and consistent advice to support wellbeing and mental health for all department members during this time - including advice to line managers.
Let's talk
Bullying and Harassment Advisors
Catherine Pope is a champion for EMCR and CTU groups and is available to discuss issues arising for individuals who consider themselves a member of one of these groups.
Counselling
Stay Connected
How to Stay Connected (The Conversation)
Disabled Staff Network
Open to all staff with a mental health condition, specific learning difficulty, sensory impairment, chronic illness, mobility impairment and/or other long-term condition.
Create a Microsoft Teams Group to chat with colleagues and hold a coffee morning or use Zoom or Skype to have virtual dinner with friends and family or simply create a WhatsApp Group to stay in touch.
Mental Health
Covid-19 resources pre-existing mental health conditions and neurodivergence (Uni)
Every Mind Matters, looking after your mental health (NHS)
How to protect your mental health (BBC)
Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind)
Tips for Everyday Living (MIND)
Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing During a Pandemic (Mental Health Foundation)
Covid-19 anxiety: support and resources (Anxiety UK)
Mindfulness
Relaxation Sleep and Relaxation Melodic Sounds
Be Mindful Course - Oxford Mindfulness Centre
The wellbeing group recommends being creative - start a journal, read a book, write, draw, paint, and move.
Have a suggestion to share?
The University has put together even more resources and suggestions here.
The Better Workplace Group for Wellbeing ran a Wellbeing Month in October 2019 and provided the resources for this page. More information on the Better Workplace Initiative here or contact Jessy Morton.