EMBRACE THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

Sir,

On World Mental Health Day, let us all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?

Importance

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on October 10. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is ‘Workplace mental health’. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. There are lots of ways that you can take part in World Mental Health Day. Celebrate with a Tea and Talk! Last year, over 260 000 people had a Tea & Talk for World Mental Health Day - raising vital funds for mental health whilst getting together and talking about mental health. Every donation supports our life-changing work and brings us closer to a world with good mental health for all. Tea & Talk is a great way to come together with friends, family or colleagues to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.

Impact

Work can have a huge impact on our mental health. It can be good for our mental health, giving us a sense of purpose, boosting our self-worth, and providing opportunities to connect with others. But it can also be a source of stress and anxiety and contribute to developing or worsening mental health problems. Many people spend a lot of their time working, whether it is in the community, in an office, a workshop, at home, or many other workplaces. That is why it is so important that our workplace supports our mental health, helping us get the mental health benefits of work while reducing the negative impact.

But what is a mentally healthy workplace?  
There are many things that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace, from providing staff training on mental health to tackling discrimination and bullying. Importantly, a mentally healthy workplace supports open conversations about mental health.  While talking about mental health in the workplace has become more common, many people still face stigma when it comes to severe mental health problems.  This means there’s more work to be done to tackle mental health stigma in the workplace.  Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important. But starting a conversation is not always easy.

The Mental Health Foundation

Post your comment

Your name:

Your e-mail address:

Add your comments:

Please enter the code you see in the image:

Image:

Code: