Northumbria Staff Wellbeing

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[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

On the final day of MHA Week, our colleagues have access to a Guided Visualisation session alongside several resources to support their Mental Health for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety @mentalhealth

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

@MentalHealth Due to the positive up take, another hand Massage session has been added to the schedule alongside an extended Mindfulness session for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

We continue to offer colleagues a number of sessions to support their @MentalHealth including Hand Massages, a mindfulness mini-session, access to Therapy Dogs and a session on the Impact of Sleep on Health and Wellbeing for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

@MentalHealth today our colleagues have access to a relaxing Hand Massage, a Clam Break: mindfulness mini-session and Chair Yoga sessions for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ToHelpMyAnxiety

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. We have a variety of sessions available for our colleagues today including Looking After Your Mental Health, an Employee Assistance Programme Awareness session and a Mindfulness mini session #ToHelpMyAnxiety @MentalHealth

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

For #WorldSleepDay today Professor Jason Ellis will be sharing his insights with colleagues on the 'Impact of Sleep on Health and Wellbeing'. Why not take some time to review your bedtime and sleep habits to yield optimal health and wellbeing benefits?

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

It's #UniMentalHealthDay and we've been helping colleagues to provide our students with the best support via our Student Mental Health and When to Refer Workshops this week. As well as a broad range of resources for our colleagues to support their own mental health needs.

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Let’s talk about mental health for #TimeToTalk 2023 by @MindCharity and @Rethink_

Having these conversations isn't always easy but they can reduce feelings of isolation, build meaningful connections with others and reduce mental health-related stigma

So let's really talk today

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Even in tough times, we can still take positive steps forward and find reasons to be hopeful 🌈

Join us for #HappierJanuary with daily actions to boost your wellbeing and bring happiness to others. Let’s get 2023 off to a great start ☀️ https://t.co/N9nENwd7g3

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Finally, the big prize: University of the Year goes to @NorthumbriaUni! #THEAwards judges praised its long-term strategy, the success with which it’s been pursued, and its role in changing lives and supporting its region. Huge congratulations! 🍾

[Northumbria Uni @NorthumbriaUni]

We are absolutely delighted to be named as the @TimesHigherEd’s University of the Year!

Discover more about our win following our transformation to become the UK’s first research-intensive modern university – https://t.co/U0mFa4E0xe

#TakeOnTomorrow #THEAwards

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Despite the current spotlight on household finances, people can find it difficult to open up about money and pension worries and therefore not seek available help. To start the conversation we've arranged Financial Wellbeing sessions with Citizen's Advice from Thu #TalkMoneyWeek

[Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) @MoneyPensionsUK]

It’s Day 1 of #TalkMoney Week! 💬

All this week, we'll be encouraging people to have better conversations about money - whether that's pocket money, pensions or anything inbetween.

How could you start a conversation about money with the people you support this Talk Money Week?

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Being aware of how you are feeling and identifying coping strategies, can help effectively manage stress and prevent you feeling overwhelmed. #StressAwarenessDay

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Did you know that 74% of people have at some point felt so stressed that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope? Learn how to manage and reduce stress this #StressAwarenessDay in our guide: https://t.co/UiPoJZVxS5

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

for #Movember2022, we're focusing on the preventable health and wellbeing conditions impacting men's quality of life and mortality. We all have a part to play in addressing the stigma that sometimes accompanies men speaking up about their wellbeing. #starttheconversation

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

It's #WorldMenopauseDay2022 and from noon today, you can watch MENOPAUSE: Continuing the Conversation online, which is hosted by @louiseminchin in association with the @BrMenopauseSoc https://t.co/dwRhCcU6gY

[British Menopause Society @BrMenopauseSoc]

Join us today at noon Exclusive World Menopause Day premiere of a new programme 'Menopause: #ContinuingTheConversation'.Presented by @LouiseMinchin discussing #menopause news, misinformation, nutrition, workplace policies, why HRT isn't for everyone https://t.co/EnLnaKODO8 #WMD22

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Yesterday, the APG on Menopause, published its final report. We're recognising the role everyone can play in improving support for those undergoing menopause and peri-menopause, by offering Menopause Awareness Training to all managers at Northumbria. #WorldMenopauseDay

[International Menopause Society @IntlMenopause]

#IMS #WorldMenopauseDay2022
Brain fog in menopause: a health-care
professional’s guide for decision-making and
counseling on cognition
Download the White Paper here:
- English: https://t.co/Jy9tK2rMfY
- Chinese: https://t.co/pjnvh4yB3A
- Dutch: https://t.co/9F6hCrKOfc

[Green Cross Global @GreenCrossGBL]

We're currently in the eye of a financial storm. As worry & pressure builds, our #MentalHealth & #Wellbeing can be affected.

Join GCG's Ellice & Rachel from @itstime2_thrive as they dive deep into financial wellbeing.

Register now: https://t.co/GGObHJLyQp

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Let us know if you checked out the @NorthUniSport sports fair on campus today, which just happened to fall on @FitnessDayUK

[National Fitness Day @FitnessDayUK]

Today is National #FitnessDay ‼️

A day to celebrate and highlight the role physical activity can play on keeping our mental strength & resilience healthy.

Join in by getting active in whichever way suits you & share with us #FitnessUnitesUs

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

Sat 10 Sep marks #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and later today we'll be holding suicide prevention training for colleagues. Through understanding and action we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. #WSPD2022 #BeTheLight

[International Association for Suicide Prevention @IASPinfo]

This year’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is being observed under our triennial theme ‘Creating Hope Through Action’; which seeks to give us the confidence to take action and to be a beacon of light to those in pain.

[Northumbria Staff Wellbeing @nuwellbeing]

With all the negative headlines at the moment, make sure you check in with yourself to devote some focus to things that make you happy. Seek out good news stories and take time for yourself to recognise positive things to be grateful for #powerofpositivity #gratitude #Happiness

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

When the world feels dark it’s so important to recognise the moments of light ☀️

Image: @emilycoxhead @HappyNewspaper_