1 in 4 adults will experience a mental health problem each year NUS survey on mental distress 2013 First step to understand MH and support provisions in a place of study Increase NUS’ understanding of MH issues among students Mental health on campus The scale of mental health problems

Mental health in the workplace MH will affect 1 in 6 British workers each year (ONS) 1 in 5 had called in sick due to unmanageable stress.. …but 93% lied about the reason for their absence (Mind 2010)

Why focus on stigma and discrimination? Stigma and discrimination can be life-threatening and life-limiting 60% of people said that stigma and discrimination are as damaging or more damaging than the symptoms of their mental health problem Source: 2011 survey of 2,700 TTC supporters

100 organisations to have pledged and delivering activity –reached September 2013! Work with Organisations/Employers

Pledge action plan Background research – what needs to change? Internal communications campaign Incorporate mental health and anti-stigma training into induction Work in partnership Running anti stigma events – social contact Review your policies and procedures Measure the impact Time to Change organisational healthcheck

Newcastle Pledged on the same day as planned events aimed at encouraging students to ‘speak out’. WMHD 2012 Ongoing commitment – being accountable Integrating into day to day work Engaging the institution Future plans and sustaining momentum - Oxford

Oxford Pledged March 2012 Mind Your Head campaign Why pledge? dies - Oxford

1.What examples of good / innovative practice is out there? 2.What’s the best forum through which to share / replicate good practice (internally and externally)?

Time to Change Wales See Me Scotland Time to Change England

Time to change at the University of Sussex

2012 until now Survey “When I talk about it with others, they are more open than you would expect” “I just wish people could understand it better.” “It is very isolating.” “There was a huge lack of support at university with too much stigma involved for many people to seek the help they need.” Have you ever felt so stressed out during your time at university that you felt unable to cope?

Mental health report Executive Summary ● 75.2% of survey respondents who arrived at University with some personal experience of mental health issues did not declare their mental health issue on their University application form. ● 59.8% of survey respondents would not declare a mental health issue when applying for employment. ● 87.1% of survey respondents felt that there was stigma attached to having mental health issues. ● 26.8% of survey respondents with some personal experience of mental health issues had been discriminated against as a result of their mental health issues. ● 43.8% of survey respondents would do nothing and/or would struggle on if they felt that their mental health issues were affecting their studies. ● 11.1% of respondents with some personal experience of mental health issues had sought no support at all. ● 70.7% of survey respondents had felt so stressed out at some point during their time at University that they felt unable to cope, 78.1% of whom would either speak to someone or already had but 21.1% of whom would either not speak to someone or were not sure.

15 Time to change objectives The Students' Union to sign the `Time to Change Pledge The University of Sussex to sign the Time to Change Pledge The Students’ Union and University of Sussex to work together to publicise the Time to Change campaign The Students’ Union and University of Sussex to work together to identify ways to further reduce stigma towards mental health All key staff at the Students’ Union and the University to have received mental health awareness training by September 2015 and mental health awareness training to be incorporated into the training for all new staff thereafter The University to undertake a comprehensive review of the systems of support in place for students with mental health problems

16 Time to change as a forum Launch Liaison meetings More co-operation

2012 until now Flashmob Documentary produced by UniTV Free games Well-being boxes

New documentary Working with Game Changers Human library

Good practice 19 Get everyone involved

Good practice The well-being tree Articles by peers

Good practice Responses to current issues Peer support: “The Sussex Mental Wealth Society is here to provide a safe, open and non-judgemental space for students that are affected by mental health issues as well as for those who are interested in gaining a greater insight in this area. We wish to remove the taboo that these illnesses can create, causing individuals to become isolated and ultimately facing social and emotional challenges alone. We are willing to support individuals seeking professional help but are not a replacement for this.”