1. Mental Health and Wellbeing Issues for Colleges in Wales By Peter J. Green PJG Consultants Colleges Wales Annual Conference Creative Solutions in Hard Times Llandudno Thursday 21 st May 2015

2. Mental Health and Wellbeing issues for Colleges in Wales Part 1: Introduction, awareness and discussion concerning mental health and wellbeing within colleges: the signs that someone may be struggling Part 2: Introduction, awareness and discussion informing good practice concerning mental health and wellbeing within colleges

3. By the end of the session participants will: Have some good resources so you can get further information about mental health and well being issues Have had the opportunity to discuss health and wellbeing issues, support and practices within colleges Have some good resources so that you are able to get further information regarding best practice, policies and procedures regarding mental health and wellbeing issues

4. Introductions Peter J. Green Bsc (Hons) Psy, CPsycol, BPS, PG Dip HRM, CIPD, PGCLT, FHEA Chartered Psychologist Training Consultant PJG Consultants Project Manager for Mental Health at New Pathways Psychology Lecturer (PT) Cardiff Metropolitan University on Bsc Psychology (Hons) degree Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist Contact: pjgconsultants@hotmail.co.uk www.pjgconsultants.co.uk

5. Mental health quiz How many young people will experience a mental health issue in any one year?

6. One in ten young people will experience a mental health problem 3 young people in the average class will experience a mental health problem Source: Time To Change

7. Mental health quiz At what age is it most common for mental health issues to onset?

8. Mental health quiz Source: Youth Mental Health First Aid

9. Mental health quiz Mental health statistics at The Mental Health Foundationhttp://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health- statistics/http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health- statistics/ Time to Change (Wales) http://www.time-to- change.org.uk/node/96540##assemblyhttp://www.time-to- change.org.uk/node/96540##assembly

10. Part 1: Introduction, awareness and discussion concerning mental health and wellbeing within colleges What might be the signs that someone may be struggling with a mental health and wellbeing issue? Discussion

11. Types of mental health conditions Common conditions: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias Severe conditions: psychotic conditions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia Personality disorders: borderline, narcissistic, avoidant etc

12. I have a mental health diagnosis but I am coping well and enjoying my life I have no diagnosis. I am well and enjoying my life I have a mental health diagnosis but I am not coping and I am not happy I have no diagnosis, but I am not coping and I am not happy Mental Wellbeing Good wellbeing Poor wellbeing Mental health is on a spectrum Source: Tudor 1997 via Mental Health First Aid

13. What young people have told us about stigma A quarter of young people with a mental health problem (26%) have said that stigma has made them want to give up on life 70% of young people surveyed have faced stigma and discrimination from their friends Stigma stops young people hanging out with friends (54%), having a relationship (40%) and even going to school (40%). Source: 2012 online survey of 1,132 young people aged 14-25 with direct experience of mental health problems and in touch with Time to Change

15. Video Clip: Mental Health and Young People from Time to Change http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/node/96694 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2j43Fp9IGc

16. Part 2: Introduction, awareness and discussion informing good practice concerning mental health and wellbeing within colleges What resources, help and support might be available to you (from within your college) to help and support someone (a colleague or student) experiencing a mental health and wellbeing issue?

17. Resources from within the college Student Services Occupational Health Medical Centre or Student Nurse Human Resources Chaplaincy Health and wellbeing policy Fitness to study policy Health and Safety Policy Any Employee Assistance Programs?

18. Resources external to the college G.P. Statutory Services Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Mind Third Sector Support Health and Safety Executive Government Policy Samaritans Non emergency number 101 Emergency services 999

19. As Individuals we can: Take the time – Notice Listen Ask Reassure Practical and self help Hep to reduce the stigma and negative attitudes Promote positive mental health and wellbeing Raise awareness Sign post Seek further training, deeper understanding and knowledge Never be alone!

20. Find out more from Mind http://www.mind.org.uk/ A range of resources Signs and symptoms Prognosis How to access further help and support Support for Managers Self help

21. Resources you might find useful on the Mind website

22. Time to Change website - www.time-to-change.org.ukwww.time-to-change.org.uk

23. Practical Tools and Resources Health and Safety Executive: http://www.hseni.gov.uk/mental_wellbeing_guide_for_employers.p df SHIFT Line Managers Resource: http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/pdfs/manage-mental-health.pdf

24. Practical Tools for Enhancing Knowledge and Understanding Mind Website: http://www.mind.org.uk/ Enhance knowledge through further training in Mental Health First Aid, find out more at: http://www.mhfa-wales.org.uk/

25. Why not take part in our pilot study? Take part in a fully funded Welsh Government approved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course (usual cost £200 per person) Offer your feedback on MHFA for colleges in Wales Offer your feedback regarding an action plan for more training in colleges around mental health and wellbeing Become part of a local MHFA Community Support Group – for free!!

26. Any Questions? Contact Details: Peter J. Green www.pjgconsultants.co.uk pjgconsultants@hotmail.co.uk