With everyday life causing us to hurry in and out, work hard, stay enthusiastic, and constantly reminding us of our responsibilities and pressures, it can be difficult not to be emotionally affected. Anxiety and stress are often demands from our bodies letting us know that we are overwhelmed. Unfortunately, more often than not, these feelings are repressed, and instead of asking for support, helpful resources, or the help of a friend, we accept the negative consequences.

Awareness of mental health has increased dramatically in recent years, and so too has the pressure on organisations to support their staff’s well-being. This culture shift presents an opportunity to set your business apart from competitors by offering effective mental health strategies.   

It’s easy to dismiss this statement as corny, saccharine or something people in office jobs say to boost morale. It can commonly be heard when the going is tough and there’s a deadline to pull together to meet or, heaven forbid, before the dreaded team building day! 

In truth, if you break down any pre-conceived ideas about cheesy rhymes and being forced to socialise with your colleagues, the importance of teamwork cannot, and should not, be underestimated. 

We all have mental health just as we all have physical health. In the same way that our bodies cooperate with our wishes more on some days than others, and can be vulnerable to injury and illness, so too do our minds. Discussing mental health is no longer seen as taboo in most places and nor should it be. Openness about mental health, including our struggles as well as our triumphs, is key to making it just as routine to seek help and support when we need it for our minds in the same way that we think nothing of having a physical injury attended to by professionals.