World Mental Health Day 2022

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is, "'make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority". It is a chance to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. With the aim of raising awareness that mental health to be treated in the same way as physical health. A workplace environment where staff feel that they are able to talk openly about mental health can help to ensure that staff feel supported.

Resources you may find useful:

MIND

• Awareness campaign 'If this speaks to you, speak to us'  

• How to be mentally healthy at work 
• Taking care of your staff  

ACAS

• Supporting mental health at work
• Francoise Woolley, ACAS's head of mental health and wellbeing, discusses what psychological safety is