Launch of 'Meaning' film and awareness package

Overview

THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ONLINE.

This is the launch event for 'Meaning' - the second in our series of short films and mental health awareness packages.

The event had previously been due to take place in person, however, this has now been moved online. It will start at the same time of 1pm - and the great news is that this means even more people can join us on the day!

You'll have the chance to watch the film and wrap around package, take part in a Q and A with those behind the film and hear about how you can use this in your force.

Please register if you would like to attend the event via Microsoft Teams and a link will be sent directly to you.

What does it cost?

Free to attend

Who's it for?

This event is aimed at those working within policing who will be able to use this film and associated roll out package to cascade this in their police forces.

How will the session be run?

This event will now be ONLINE - Via Microsoft Teams

What if I miss it?

Further details and a full communications pack will be issued to all forces after the launch via wellbeing leads and communications teams.

These films have been developed to create awareness, spark debate and self-reflection.

'Meaning' which is the second film, in the series (the first being 'Purpose'), follows 'Jake', a mid-service response officer as he navigates his career.

The film picks up on issues around the mental and physical demands of the job, hindrance stressors, and the impact on family life.

The film is accompanied by a wrap around from an experienced therapist who helps guide our thinking and breaks down what we see into some helpful themes and how we might think about and process them.

It is intended to help people watching think about what’s going on in their own lives and hopefully help them to spot any warning signs early, because quite often we will normalise these things and don’t see that cumulatively, they are starting to have an impact on us.

When this is launched, it will be supported by guidance from the National Police Wellbeing Service around how forces may wish to use it as a resource and how to help people get the most out of it.

It is intended to act as a platform to encourage officers and staff not only to be more self-aware but also encourage thinking and discussion on how systems and processes could work better to support officers and staff and to provide an opportunity for signposting and support.