Future of work newsletter free subscription Future of work newsletter free subscription Future of work newsletter free subscription
  • Marketplace
  • Resources
  • Business Directory
  • Events
  • Advertise
  • Brand Pulse
  • Publish a Press Release
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Us
The FUTURE OF WORK® since 2003
Allwork.Space
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
  • More
    • Columnists
      • Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
      • Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
      • Angela Howard – Culture Expert
      • Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
      • Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
    • Get the Newsletter
    • Events
    • Advertise With Us
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand PulseNew
    • Partner Portal
  • Latest News
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Work-life
  • Career Growth
  • Tech
  • Design
  • Workforce
  • Coworking
  • CRE
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Columnists
      • Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
      • Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
      • Angela Howard – Culture Expert
      • Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
      • Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
    • Get the Newsletter
    • Events
    • Advertise With Us
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand PulseNew
    • Partner Portal
  • Latest News
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Work-life
  • Career Growth
  • Tech
  • Design
  • Workforce
  • Coworking
  • CRE
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
Allwork.Space
No Result
View All Result
Advertisements
Workspaces Run Better On UltraSoftBIS
Home Business

On World Health Day, Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Jo MeunierbyJo Meunier
April 6, 2018
in Business
Reading Time: 5 mins read
A A
WORLDMENTALHEALTH

A positive workplace culture can encourage conversations around mental health and create a support network

  • World Health Day is an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO), which takes place on Saturday 7th April 2018
  • Health is not just about physical wellbeing, it is also about mental health
  • A positive workplace culture can encourage conversations around mental health and create a support network

Ahead of World Health Day on Saturday 7th April 2018, there are potentially hundreds of different ways we could discuss how the workplace impacts the individual health of its occupiers across the globe, from sedentary working habits and fitness programmes to active design and even healthy workplace snacks.

But, health is not just about physical wellbeing.

Advertisements
Nexudus - Tech Stack Lovers

“When we think about our physical health, there’s a place for keeping ourselves fit, and a place for getting appropriate help as early as possible so we can get better. Mental health is just the same.” – Mental Health Foundation

With World Health Day approaching, let’s use this opportunity to shine a light into one of the areas of personal wellbeing that’s often the most challenging to talk about: mental health.

There are 7.6 billion people on our planet. Each one of us is unique, and every single person’s mental health mirrors an exclusive lifetime of experiences, memories, emotions, and current factors such as illness, money worries or discrimination; it all adds up and impacts our daily lives in different ways.

Advertisements
Maximize Flexible Space Revenue

Fears or worries can escalate into mental health issues like anxiety or depression, which can happen to anybody at any time. A mental health problem doesn’t necessarily fit checkbox symptoms, and it isn’t always recognisable. Even family members or close friends can miss the signs.

This is where the workplace can help.

We spend a huge part of our lives at work, with colleagues and in teams, surrounded by other people. Workplaces, from corporate headquarters to business centres and coworking spaces, are increasingly shifting towards even greater collaboration; environments that facilitate teamwork and lead to more time together.

These environments are designed to be more supportive and to create opportunities to engage and share knowledge, which is positive for business, productivity, and for personal development. What if we could take it further? What if we could harness that global movement and collaborative mindset to look out for each other on a personal level, just a little more?

Advertisements
Nexudus - Tech Stack Lovers

Positively, the wheels are already in motion.

One such movement is CheckYoMate, launched by Liz Elam of GCUC and Link Coworking alongside Iris Kavanagh and Cat Johnson, which aims to combat loneliness and raise awareness of mental health issues through coworking.

Blogging about CheckYoMate, Elam says: “We started Check Yo Mate, inspired by R U Okay in Australia, to combat the loneliness issue and help dismantle the stigma around mental health.

“Community is about people. Coworking is about building a better daily experience for humans. We all spend the majority of our day at ‘work’, so shouldn’t that space be amazing? Shouldn’t people know your name? Shouldn’t they care about you? Shouldn’t the space make your health better? Shouldn’t you feel inspired? (…) We think so too.”

More stories for you

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

2 weeks ago
Work-related pessimism brings cascading problems. Getty Images. Fortune via Reuters Connect

Toxic Triple Threat Of Pessimism, Uncertainty, And Disconnect Is Crushing The Workforce

3 weeks ago
JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

4 weeks ago
U.K. Businesses Could Gain £32.5 Billion Annually From Workplace Volunteering

U.K. Businesses Could Gain £32.5 Billion Annually From Workplace Volunteering

4 weeks ago

CheckYoMate is inspired by R U Okay, a suicide prevention charity in Australia, which works to remind people that having meaningful conversations with friends and loved ones could save lives. According to WHO, close to 800,000 people worldwide die due to suicide every year, and it is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

You don’t need to be an expert to talk about mental health. Starting a conversation can be a powerful way to connect with people and to raise awareness of the need to challenge mental health stigma.

A positive, community-focused workplace can help. In its guideline for supporting mental health at work, The Mental Health Foundation notes:

Advertisements
Yardi Kube automates flex and coworking operations

“When we create workplace cultures where people can be themselves, it is easier for people to speak about mental health concerns without fear, and easier for them to reach out for help when they need it. Even so, the decision to disclose distress at work is not one people take lightly. It is vital that workplaces become environments where people feel safe to be themselves.”

Another resource from UCL School of Management offers guidance on how to tackle mental health issues, such as anxiety, in the workplace.

Movements like CheckYoMate and R U Okay, and charities like Mind, CALM, and the Samaritans, alongside many more, exist to support people who don’t know where to turn or where to find help.

If you’re worried about someone, if they seem a little out of sorts or if they’re acting differently, you can help by starting a conversation. Just letting them know that you’re there and you’re available to talk can help.

Advertisements
Disaster Avoidance Experts

Not sure how to start the conversation? These tips from Think Mental Health will help.

It starts with a conversation. Whether at work or at home, we’re all human and we all have mental health. Let’s talk.

Further reading:

  • How to support mental health at work – Mental Health Foundation
  • Mental Health at Work – Mind
  • Time to Change – a campaign to end mental health discrimination
  • Heads Up – better mental health in the workplace
  • Think Mental Health – How to start the conversation
  • Check Yo Mate
Advertisements
Subscribe to the Future of Work Newsletter
Tags: Work-life Balance
Share5Tweet3Share1
Jo Meunier

Jo Meunier

Jo is Allwork.Space's Senior Editor for the UK and Europe. Jo has worked within business centre and coworking circles since 2009, researching and contributing written features for numerous industry publications. She reports on the latest market news and delves into local issues with one main objective: to champion the flexible workspace industry and its members.

Other Stories Recommended For You

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms
News

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

byAllwork.Space News Team
2 weeks ago

A new legislative proposal in New York is aiming to trial a four-day workweek across both public and private sectors,...

Read more
Work-related pessimism brings cascading problems. Getty Images. Fortune via Reuters Connect

Toxic Triple Threat Of Pessimism, Uncertainty, And Disconnect Is Crushing The Workforce

3 weeks ago
JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

4 weeks ago
U.K. Businesses Could Gain £32.5 Billion Annually From Workplace Volunteering

U.K. Businesses Could Gain £32.5 Billion Annually From Workplace Volunteering

4 weeks ago
Advertisements
Workspaces Run Better On UltraSoftBIS
Advertisements
Workspaces Run Better On UltraSoftBIS

Unlock your competitive edge in tomorrow's workplace.

Join a community of forward-thinking professionals who get exclusive access to the latest news, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of work.

©2024 Allwork.Space News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Exploring the Future Of Work® since 2003.

Advertise   Newsletters   Privacy Policy   Terms Of Use   About Us   Contact   Submit a Press Release   Brand Pulse   Podcast   Events   

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Topics
    • Business
    • Leadership
    • Work-life
    • Workforce
    • Career Growth
    • Design
    • Tech
    • Coworking
    • Marketing
    • CRE
  • Podcast
  • Events
  • About Us
  • Solutions
    • Advertise | Media Kit
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand Pulse
Subscribe

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00