World Mental Health Day and Mental Health at Work
World Mental Health Day is today October 10th and WHO is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. Safe, healthy working environments can act as a major supporting factor towards mental well-being. Today is a chance for everyone to come together and make mental health a priority.
This year’s official theme for World Mental Health Day is “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”.
How To Get Involved
Sharing your own work initiatives towards mental health is an excellent way to show support.
What actionable ideas can better support mental well-being?
Download the WMHD 2024 Campaign Toolkit to learn more about how to organise a demonstration in support of mental health.
The following relevant hashtag can also be used to connect with others who are passionate about mental health awareness:
#WorldMentalHealthDay
With 60% of the global population in work, action is needed to ensure work prevents risks to mental health and protects and supports mental health at work.
At Servisource, we chatted with our team about ways in which they make their mental health a priority in the workplace, here are their stories:
I’m really passionate about meditation and meditating for even 10 mins a day can really help to clear my head and prepare me for any bad days ahead.
Keeping a journal of three positive things that happened each day is a great way to stay positive during hard times.
Going for a walk at lunch while listening to the same playlist again and again is how I take care of my mental health.
I love jogging after work as it really helps me to de-stress. I’ve been jogging for 4 years now and it has benefitted me physically as well as mentally.
Support Resources
Pieta House: Pieta | Preventing Suicide and Self Harm
Alone: Home – ALONE
Samaritans Ireland: Samaritans Ireland
Aware: Depression Support & Education Services – Aware
SpunOut.ie: Mental Health – spunout
At Servisource, there is a great team atmosphere and a range of initiatives in place that promote healthy mental practices for all employees. With our employee-centric approach, we prioritise a positive employee experience. Fun challenges are posted onto an internal communication channel where colleagues can interact with each other and participate in fun ways. Whether it’s a photography challenge, creative cooking challenge, a swim-selfie challenge, or exercise challenge, there’s always something to take part in.
There are a wide range of supports and Initiatives in place to support mental health in our organisation including our Employee Assistance Programme, our Mental Health Toolkits and the wide range of training courses on offer. We provide opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally.
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With the right skills and knowledge, there can be sufficient mental health support for everyone, providing individuals with the tools to tackle any challenges while still progressing within their career journeys. When you take care of yourself, you are then in a better place to take care of others, creating a supportive and healthy workplace for all.
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