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
Supporting employee wellbeing as your staff return to the office
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a challenge for almost everyone and, if you take some time away from work, picking up from where you left off can be tricky for employees. Whether it’s returning from parental leave, a period of illness, or even a long holiday – such as the Christmas break – giving
Why Business Continuity is Important
Preparing for the challenges a business might come up against when times get tough can seem like a mammoth task. You want to protect your business and guarantee that it can survive the adversity. It can be helpful to think about why you’re making a plan to ensure business continuity. Once you have in mind
Leadership & Management Skills for Growth
Good leadership and management strategy is vital for business resilience and, considering the business climate of the past couple of years, the need for businesses to be strong enough to face serious challenges is increasingly apparent. Beyond this, the right kind of leadership can make the biggest difference for the wellbeing of your team; by
Events
25th January 202210:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
25 Jan - Using Google Analytics effectively
Google Analytics can seem daunting, but it’s a helpful tool for businesses. This webinar will make sense of all the basics you need to maximise your website’s performance and your business' prosperity.
04th February 202210:00 am - 3:00 pmFREE
24 January 2022 - Start your business today with our free online course
Do you want to start your own business, but not sure where to begin? Join our free business course starting 24 January 2022.
08th February 202210:00 am - 11:00 amFREE
8 Feb - Leading through change
When facing change, communication is key and leaders have a strong role to play. This webinar will help you develop a strategy to lead your team through change with honesty and clarity.
Resources
Free Webinar : Creating healthy work life boundaries
This webinar will help leaders and managers to understand how to set healthy workplace boundaries, create a positive work culture, and improve performance by valuing relationships and trust.
Free Webinar : Nine to thrive: employee wellness and engagement
This webinar will explore the benefits of supporting mental health in the workplace, and help business leaders and managers understand alternative ways to attract and retain key talent in your business.
Harrogate Support Programmes 2022
We are providing a number of fully funded Harrogate business support programmes for start-ups and growing businesses in the district.
