Staff workshop:

Subject: Invitation to Participate in Student Mental Health Support Workshop

Dear Colleague,

I hope this message finds you well. As a valued member of our teaching staff at the University of Hertfordshire, we are reaching out to invite you to participate in a workshop aimed at enhancing our support for students’ mental health.

At UH, we are deeply committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where all students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Recognising the significant challenges that students may face regarding their mental health (commonly anxiety and /or depression), we are keen to gather insights from our esteemed teaching staff to understand better how we can improve our support systems.

The workshops will provide a platform for open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming on strategies to support students with their mental health needs effectively. Your valuable perspective as an educator will contribute greatly to the development of initiatives that prioritise student wellbeing, particularly staff training.

Details of the workshops are as follows:

Tuesday 14 May 2024, 10-12am (including a short break). Zoom online. Staff only.

Or

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 12-2pm (including a short break). Zoom online. A mixed student and staff group.

Your participation will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of our efforts to support students’ mental health. Your insights and suggestions will be highly valued and deeply appreciated.

The application form is attached for your reference. Please complete asap and confirm your availability by Monday 13 May 2024 so that we can finalise arrangements accordingly.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Ellice Whyte, E.L.Whyte@herts.ac.uk, principal investigator and EdD student.

Thank you for your dedication to our students’ wellbeing. We look forward to your participation and meaningful contributions to this important initiative.

Best Wishes,

Ellice Whyte,
EdD candidate, School of Law and Education.

Professor Helen Payne,
PhD, Department of Psychology, Geography and Sport, School of Life and Medical Sciences.