Projects and Communities
This page will contain information about other projects and communities related to mental health in the research software community.
If you know of any more projects relating to mental health in our community that you think we should include, please let us know using the form below and we will add it to the list.
Jonathan's Voice
Founded in the name of a man who tragically took his own life at the age of 35, Jonathan's Voice is a UK-based mental health charity. They have a particular focus on the staff working in the intellectual property sector, but provide resources for other professions too.
One of their aims is: "to educate organisations, especially in the professional environment, for the purpose of encouraging them to create the right support structures, policies and practice to support employees with mental health and well-being." The resources available at the link below include "a guide for senior leaders and managers is designed to help create working environments where people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive."
- For more information, visit Jonathan's Voice resources.
Mental Health First Aid England
Mental Health First Aid England deliver training, provide advice, and set standards on mental health in the workplace. They aim to improve understanding of mental health and reduce stigma, and make supportive conversations easier to have inside and out of the workplace.
They offer access to mental health first aid training courses at a mix of depths, from short half-day courses to 2-full-days, online and in-person. The 2-day course comes with Mental Health First Aid accreditation.
- For more information, visit MHFA England.
Task Management for Humans as Self Care
This project came out of the Software Sustainability Institute Collaborations Workshop in 2024. The idea was to teach people to use task management tools and productivity frameworks. However, the goal was not to make them more productive, but to help them manage their workload more effectively, leading to better life-work balance and mental health.
Some of the team behind Task Management for Humans as Self Care receiving their prize at the Software Sustainability Institute Collaborations Workshop 2024.
The project is still in its infancy, we are looking for people to help us develop the idea, contribute to the course content and run the workshops.
- For more information, visit Blog post about Task Management for Humans as Self Care.
Voices of Academia
While not specifically aimed at RSEs, Voices of Academia was created "to bring together the voices of academics across the globe to discuss mental health and well-being in academia".
They aim to normalise conversations about mental health, encourage cultural change, amplify marginalised voices and support practical changes in higher education to create a culture of inclusivity and equity
- For more information, visit Voices of Academia website.
