Staff Wellbeing
According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is a state of wellbeing where every individual can:
- Realise their own potential,
- Cope with the stressors of life, and
- Live life productively while contributing to the community.
The staff of Management and Science University (MSU) are jacks and jills of all trades. Multitasking and juggling personal and professional matters in life is almost an inevitable reality for every MSUrian. The demands of having a lot on the plate can be challenging, affecting work, finances, social connections, and the ability to attend to one's own daily needs. Therefore, the university emphasises efforts to foster staff wellbeing through the principles of:
The support offered to the staff of MSU is:
- Adaptation to workplace culture,
- Interventions to support good staff wellbeing and
- Support for staff who are experiencing problems with their mental health
To create a supportive environment for mental health among the staff, they need to be well-prepared to respond appropriately and be clear about the boundaries of their role in this area. Thus, mental health training is available based on these principles:
List of mental health trainings available:
- Educational psychology
- Critical thinking
- Counselling and guidance
- Grooming and etiquette
- Communication skills
- Managing overweight via exercise
- Social intelligence
- Mentoring activities
- Emergency Response Team (ERT)
- Physical wellness