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1. Health and Safety policy updates

   A number of Health and Safety policies have been amended and approved by the Health and Safety Committee.

2. World Mental Health Day

   World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October with the main objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.

3. Researchers back Liverpool suicide centre model

   James's Place model has successfully adapted to new London and Newcastle centres after successful record in Liverpool

4. Report on benefits of outdoors debated in Scottish Parliament

   Dr Kaye Richards' Outjoyment Report for the Camping and Caravanning Club is having a significant impact nationwide

5. Instagram: no link with anxiety, depression and loneliness

   Research presented at British Psychological Society counters assumptions around self worth and lifestyle

6. Training for managers/personal tutors on disabilities and long-term health conditions, including mental health

   The aim of the programme is to offer LJMU Managers, Programme Leaders and Personal Tutors further support and guidance, in relation to; operating more confidently and effectively, whilst developing themselves and their staff/students positively.

7. nursing and advanced practice awards

   LJMU’s School of Nursing and Advanced Practice is celebrating the achievements of its students, staff and practice partners. The school has this week hosted its annual awards event for 2024, with 11 worthy winners being honoured.

8. New Online Development Resources for LJMU Staff

   Two new online modules on Resilience and Appraisals are available from the Learning and Development Foundation

9. Chancellor sees "extraordinary" health students in action

   LJMU Chancellor, Nisha Katona MBE, dropped in for a visit to the Faculty of Health and was moved by the “extraordinary students” that she spoke with and learnt new skills from.

10. Suicide prevention trial is first for schools in England

    NIHR funded trial in partnership with schools and parents to encourage struggling children to seek help