Well-being in the Workplace

This article was featured in Market people Magazine  written for the London Insurance Market, but it's message of supporting staff in the workplace is universal. 

How do you currently support mental health and well-being within your organisation? Millennials are increasing rating this as a key requirement in a prospective employer, are you missing an opportunity to stand out from the crowd?  

The insurance sector is facing a time of huge change within its working models and workforce. Mergers, acquisitions and digitalisation are leading to job insecurity and fear of constant change, often causing stress and anxiety. Many long term employees are now nearing retirement and millennials will soon make up the majority of the workforce.  

Upcoming talks on well-being, personal development & mental health

I have the pleasure of facilitating a range of evening talks on well-being, personal development & mental health at Bell House, Dulwich a wonderful life long learning charity. Informal events, open discussions & tools to take away & utilise at work or home, alongside a warm welcome and cup of tea 😄 

See topics below and book via Eventbrite 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bell-house-15146320231 bursary places available. Please get in touch with Bell House or Happy Life if you would like more details.  Read More

Importance of Creativity for Mental Health

I recently spoke at an amazing event organised by @creativeminds raising money for @mhq mental health research charity and @bellhousenews. A range of musicians, poets, artists and textile creatives shared their work and spoke about their experience of mental health. It reminded me how mental health touches all of us- whether directly or through those we care about. I share my speech from the day below: 

In my daily work I work with businesses and communities increasing awareness of MH and supporting us all to find the right tools that improve our well-being, this can be different for us all- what works for me may not be right for you. 

What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training?

You may have heard of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) but don’t really know what it involves or if it’s right for you.  

MHFA is an evidence-based training course designed to follow the same protocol of traditional first aid. Much the same as physical first aid training, MHFA is open to anyone and does not require prior knowledge or experience. There are 2 day,1 day and half day courses, offering differing levels of Knowledge and skills, all increasing awareness and reducing stigma.  

MHFA Two Day course sets out to increase a person’s confidence to assist someone experiencing a mental health issue or crisis and guide them sensitively and effectively to a place of support.  Participants learn how to recognize signs and symptoms and how to have a mental health conversation.  

What we learned in Mental Health First Aid

Guest Blog by Jo Phaure- Twining Enterprise are a charity supporting people with mental health issues into employment. 

Along with many of my Twining Enterprise colleagues I attended Twining Enterprise’s Mental Health First Aid course held on 7 and 8 February and learnt a huge amount which will enable me to better recognise and support colleagues with mental health needs.

In the two days we covered a wide range of topics in particular helping us understand the full range of mental health conditions that people might be affected by and giving us the tools to respond even in the most severe cases.