Mental Health Awareness Week
Today (Monday 10 May) marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, it’s now in its 21st year and runs from 10-16 May.
This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health. Across the country, people will be celebrating the benefits of being around nature in their local community in a range of digital and creative ways. You can find some top tips on how you can connect with nature from the Mental Health Foundation’s website.
On our website, we also have a range of resources that can help support you with your wellbeing or that of your employees. Full details are below.
Mental health and wellbeing recorded webinars
None of us are superhuman – maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing in difficult times
This webinar explores the definition of mental health and wellbeing, what happens in our brain when we experience significant change and some of the common signs of low mental wellbeing. It will look at tools and resources that can improve mental wellbeing during times of extreme change.
Leadership – building resilience and supporting team wellbeing
When it comes to enhancing wellbeing, building resilience will help you and your teams to flourish. It is about having energy, passion, self-esteem, improved physical health, supportive relationships and being successful in our endeavours. This online session with Michelle Mook will provide you with tools and techniques to build resilience and increase positivity and the wellbeing of your team.
Toolkit
Mental Health & Wellbeing Toolkit
Download the Mental Health & Wellbeing Toolkit and answer your questions about workplace wellbeing, and access practical resources that you can use for yourself and your employees.
In the guide you’ll learn:
- what is meant by mental health
- your legal responsibilities around mental health
- what do to if you are worried about a staff member
- how to avoid mental health problems in the workplace
- how to manage your own mental health.
Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW)
If you would like additional training for you and your employees on mental health in the workplace, you can access fully funded courses through Skills Support for the Workforce. For example, the Awareness of Mental Health Problems programme is designed for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of mental health, and covers the best ways to recognise and help someone in distress. Upon completion, you will also gain a nationally recognised certificate.
This course can be completed entirely online, meaning that you can choose when and where to study. If you’re interested in finding out more about this, or if you would like the SSW team to conduct a skills needs assessment on your business, get in touch via their website to find out how they can help.
Articles
Go-Greener Fund's 'People's Choice' award winner announced
A shoe designer and retailer on Clifford Street has been chosen by the people of York to feature in a special film to highlight North Yorkshire’s ambition to become a net-zero carbon economy by the 2030s.
Inflation in the UK and 5 actions you can take now
Inflation at its simplest is the term used to describe rising prices. With costs continuing to increase at their fastest rate for 40 years, inflation in the UK is having a fundamental impact on businesses across the region.
York Go-Greener Fund: Winners share £20,000 to boost eco business ideas
Ten small businesses in York have today (Wednesday 15 June) been awarded £2,000 from the York £20,000 Go-Greener Fund to give their sustainable business plans a boost!
Events
06th July 20229:30 am - 12:00 pmFREE
6 Jul - Sales Masterclass Part 1: Your Sales Engine
Do you need help to understand how you can attract customers and increase your sales? This free masterclass can help you 'up' your sales game and understand how to optimise the management around sales activity.
20th July 20229:30 am - 12:00 pmFREE
20 Jul - Sales Masterclass Part 2: 90-Day Sales Planning
Do you need help to understand how you can attract customers and increase your sales? This free workshop can help you understand and set sales targets to achieve your goals and make your planning process more effective.
27th July 20226:00 pm - 7:30 pmFREE
27 Jul - Net-Zero Support Drop-In Session
If you're looking for support on becoming net-zero, need help using our Net-Zero Business Toolkit, or want to chat with other individuals interested in sustainability, this drop-in session is perfect for you.
Resources
Net-Zero Business Toolkit
The Net-Zero Business Toolkit aims to make sustainability simple and is suitable for businesses of any sector or size. Download the toolkit today to get started or continue with your net-zero journey.
Cookies and privacy notices: do I need them on my website?
This webinar will cover what cookies are and what cookie law is, what a privacy notice is, the laws surrounding both, and how to ensure you are being transparent to your customers when creating a cookie policy and privacy notice.
Free Webinar :Getting started with data protection: what every business needs to know
This webinar will take a simple look at some of the practical measures a business needs to put in place to help them comply with their UK GDPR obligations.
