If you’re worried about someone else's mental health and wellbeing, there are a number of things you can do.
If you believe someone is in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999 (or 112 from a mobile).
Talk - If you're worried about someone, you can check in with them and see how they are, and if they feel comfortable to talk through any concern. However, if you're not sure please reach out to our student advisors in the Student Information & Welfare Centres on each campus. If you are concerned about a colleague, please contact a member of our People & Culture team.
Get support - 1 in 4 people is affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
Students-
Contact our Student Information & Welfare Centres on each campus
Colleagues-
· Contact their People & Culture advisor
· Employee Assistance Programme - MCL Medics
Further support
- SAMH Scotland’s National Mental Health Charity
- Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen- Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen
- Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87 (age 16 and over)
- Explore Men's Wellbeing: Insights and Support | Brothers in Arms
- See Me See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
- LGBTYouth Scotland Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people has a number of groups covering a wide section of the LGBTI community. They provide a safe and comfortable environment for people who may feel isolated, are coming out or are new to the area.
- ACAS Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice