Mental Health

World Mental Health Day

Since I originally posted much of the below content, I've been reminded by some others that I championed the Mental Health Agenda over 30 years ago, in fact I actually set up one of the first Mental Health Days/weeks! Ok its not a great copy using cuttings from the primitive world of "print copy" but somebody said "be proud of your efforts", so there are the works and appeals of me in 1993 that was done as a special feature in the Nottingham Evening Post! Obviously I must give credit to the Evening Post for that article then and now. Publishing it and saying in 1993 was quite an experience.     

I am honoured to join our community in marking World Mental Health Day, an important day that sheds light on mental health issues worldwide. This year’s theme, “Workplace Mental Health,” is especially relevant as many of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work.

 

Mental health affects all of us, whether directly or through the experiences of family members, friends, or neighbours. It doesn’t matter if we’re at work, at home, or spending time with loved ones - our mental well-being is key to living a fulfilling life.

 

We know the daily pressures many of us face, from managing the demands of work and home life to dealing with personal challenges like loneliness, stress, and uncertainty. The last few years, especially, have reminded us how fragile mental health can be and how important it is to reach out for help when needed.

 

That’s why it is so important for us to support each other, not just in our workplaces but across our entire community.

 

We are fortunate to have many local services and initiatives designed to help residents with their mental well-being. Charities like Mind, along with our local NHS services, offer support through counselling, mental health hotlines, and various community outreach programmes. A full list of services can be found here: https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/release-the-pressure?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADeeS7AIcv931UupY7GBLUXX6raBy 

 

Let’s make mental health a priority, not just in our workplaces, but in every corner of our lives.

 

Thank you, and please remember to take care of yourselves and those around you.

 

Martin