Mind
Sometimes finding the words to say how we fell is tough. You can feel like you're talking another language that on one else understands, but organisations such as Mind do and that's why they are supporting change in the way we think and speak about mental health problems. Mind also has an online community Side by Side where you can have a safe place to chat and get support. Alternatively you can contact their Infoline by calling 0300 123 3393, texting 86463, emailing info@mind.org.uk or visiting their webpages
Employee Assistance Programme (Help EAP)
Help EAP provide council staff with a confidential freephone helpline, manned by trained professionals. This service is available 24/7 and can be accessed by dialling 0800 028 5148. All calls are confidential and can help staff dealing with suicidal thoughts or affected by suicide .
Four Pillars of Wellbeing
The Council's intranet Four Pillars of Wellbeing has a wealth of information on mental health and mental health supports available internally, in the local community and nationally. They also lists the number of healthy working lives campaigns aimed at raising awareness and build a healthier workforce. To access this information click here which will take you to another webpage.
ELearning
For more detailed information on how to support good mental health through modules such as mindfulness, stressless and mentally healthy workplace for employees, visit our eLearning platform MyLearning
Videos
Optima Health our OH provider has provided a short podcast on five tips to help improve your listening skills. This podcast identifies ways to help improve your listening skills, taking examples from the practice of 'active listening'. Becoming a better listener can help to support others to open up about how they feel. It's also a great skill to help improve your relationships with family, friends and colleagues.
Mental Health Foundation also run a number of regular podcasts featuring interview with a number of people involved in mental health, including those who have experienced mental health problems. You can watch the most recent and historical podcasts by visiting their podcast webpage https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/podcasts
Webinar
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Zevo Health joined by Wellbeing Specialist Grushenka Arnold to explore the most impactful ways to prioritise out own mental health, both inside and outside the workplace. This is being held on 10 October at 11am, to register click here
