{"id":64286,"date":"2024-10-02T09:21:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T08:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=64286"},"modified":"2024-10-02T16:36:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:36:04","slug":"promoting-mentally-healthy-workplaces-this-world-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/promoting-mentally-healthy-workplaces-this-world-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting mentally healthy workplace this World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

World Mental Health Day is on Thursday 10 October and the international focus is mental health in the workplace<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many of us, work is a major part of our lives and it 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the Mental Health Foundation guide<\/a> on how to support both your mental health and your colleagues\u2019 at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But whether we spend most of our time at work, at home, or elsewhere, making time for mental wellbeing and self-care is important – and embedding small things as part of your routine can help you feel better and more resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Five Ways to Wellbeing<\/a> are simple steps you can take to feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect<\/strong>\u202f- good relationships and connecting with others are important to build a sense of belonging and to share positive experiences.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be active\u202f<\/strong>– being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness \u2013 it can also boost your mood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn<\/strong>\u202f- learning new skills and doing new things can boost self-confidence and\u202fhelp build a sense of purpose.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give<\/strong>\u202f- acts of giving and kindness can help to create positive feelings, a sense of reward and self-worth.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice<\/strong>\u202f- paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support and advice\u202f<\/strong>\u202f\u202f <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u202fOur mental health and wellbeing can be affected by many things. We can all struggle sometimes, and it is important to seek support when you need it.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u202fLocal and national organisations can offer advice and support: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search Every Mind Matters<\/a> for free, NHS approved advice and simple tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local mental health support<\/a>, including crisis support <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developing skills and confidence <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are evidence-based training courses available locally<\/a> to help develop knowledge and confidence to have conversations about mental health and wellbeing, including an emphasis on looking after our own mental wellbeing, to better support others: <\/p>\n\n\n\n