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1. World Mental Health Day 2022

   Monday 10 October is World Mental Health Day 2022 and this year's theme is to 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

2. "I'm so proud I could burst"

   LJMU named 'Nurse Education Provider of Year'

3. Let’s Talk About Disability Workshop (Virtual) - Tips For Supporting Staff/Students With Disabilities & Long-Term Health Conditions Including Mental Health

   This is an opportunity for LJMU/JMSU Managers, Programme Leaders and Personal Tutors (those directly responsible for staff/students) to participate in a half day (three hour) virtual, Lets Talk About Disability Workshop in order to gain tips for supporting staff/students with disabilities & long-term health conditions including mental health.

4. Girls feel strain of lockdown more - study

   A study of the impact of the pandemic on adolescents has found girls significantly more likely to suffer from lockdown stress and anxiety than boys.

5. New mental wellbeing peer support

   We have a new team in place to help support any member of staff with their mental wellbeing. The LJMU Connectors are on hand to provide peer support and make sure colleagues have access to the appropriate resources and services.

6. Sport-for-all manager joins LJMU as part of international collaboration

   LJMU is set to strengthen its reputation for promoting sport-for-all and physical activity in its communities.

7. Footballers suffer higher risk of neurodegeneration - study

   Footballers who frequently head the ball may suffer from an increased risk of neurodegeneration, according to new research.

8. Male suicide support 'model' during COVID

   Liverpool charity James' Place is helping to prevent men dying by suicide according to a new report by LJMU.

9. World Menopause Day: "We need to stop hiding what is a totally natural part of our lives"

   On World Menopause Day, LJMU's Mel Jones, a researcher development adviser and menopausal woman, talks about her experience ...

10. Why the fitness and leisure sector should be awarded ‘essential service’ status – by Professor Greg Whyte OBE

    Leading sport scientist puts the case for not locking-down leisure