Mates in Mind

Employers have a duty of care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees, including mental health/stress. However, if you manage one of the 5.47mn SMEs in the UK, you will know how hard it can be to access the same resources as larger organisations. Therefore, at Mates in Mind, we have launched our new Champions Programme and are calling on medium and large sized organisations to support the small organisations and sole traders within their supply chains. Supporting supply chains to become mentally resilient is important as it benefits the employees, their employer, and the wider local community. Find out more about our Champions Programme: https://lnkd.in/eCTf7U68 #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #SMEs #WSPD #WMHD

We're looking forward to taking part in this webinar. Find out more below.

This year, International Stress Awareness Week is Monday 4 to Friday 8 November, and National Stress Awareness Day is Wednesday 6 November 2024. The theme is ‘Campaigning to Reduce Stress and Improve Wellbeing’, which is something we wholeheartedly agree with, campaign for, and provide resources, training and blogs to support. These materials can be used during these awareness dates as well as throughout the year. During this important awareness campaign, we are encouraging our Supporters, partners and followers to normalise talking about stress and mental health. Talking about them will help to address the stigma, and therefore give people the confidence and reassurance that it is okay to start a conversation about stress and mental health. It is also important to take time to identify the root cause(s), address them and put measures in place to mitigate them in order to prevent them reoccurring. Be prepared. Find out more about Stress Awareness Day/Week and download a free poster: https://bit.ly/ISAW24sm #StressAwarenessWeek #StressAwarenessDay #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing

If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression &/or loneliness, & you want/need support but are not ready to talk to someone, please text BeAMate to 85258 for free & trained volunteers will help you.  If you'd like to talk to someone please visit: https://bit.ly/MinMhelp

🗣️ DISCOVER MATES IN MIND AT OUR NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING! 🗣️ To tie in with November's Stress Awareness Week, Sam Downie, the MD of Mates in Mind will be joining us to talk about the work the charity is involved in and planning for the future, to make working in construction good for workers. Mates in Mind was founded by the Construction Leadership Council and British Safety Council. Launching in 2017, the charity’s refreshed vision is to create positive mental health in and through work. The charity supports organisations of all sizes to address the stigma of talking about mental health. Working through the supply chain, the organisation provides assessment, advice and effective interventions to ensure legal compliance, and helps employers create a culture of awareness and support, generating improved engagement and performance. At national level the charity works to influence policy and procurement. Leading a collaboration to generate sector-specific research, Sam will provide an update on the 7 Dimension Framework for Mental Health that is currently in development and share initial findings. Please make sure you book your free place below to attend this event either in person or virtually (via Zoom) at our Chertsey Centre for what we are sure will be an interesting and informative morning. November Monthly Meeting - Discover Mates in Mind 📆 20th November from 9.30am 📍 Chertsey and Zoom 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erfwCrBS

A recent study by Benenden Health found that, ‘While 54% of employers claimed to have asked what mental health provision employees need, only 15% of employees said they have actually been asked’. It also found that whilst ‘47% of employers said they offer regular workload reviews to their employees, but just 14% of employees said they receive this’. In our latest blog in the ‘how to optimise your mental wellbeing’ series, we look at the barriers we can face when supporting others and provides practical tips for how we, as individuals and organisations, can overcome them to create a supportive culture of prevention. NEW BLOG: Supporting others – part 2: https://bit.ly/MinMblog9 The blog series looks at different ways to optimise your mental wellbeing through:  Supporting others – part 1: https://bit.ly/MinMblog8 Finance: https://bit.ly/MinMblog7 Work-Life Balance: https://bit.ly/MinMblog6 Nutrition: https://bit.ly/MinMblog5  Being Active: https://bit.ly/MinMblog4     Relaxation: https://bit.ly/MinMblog3    Sleep: https://bit.ly/MinMblog2    Six tips: https://bit.ly/MinMblog1   #LetsTalk #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellbeing #wellbeing

At Venesky Brown, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health, especially in the workplace. That's why we're proud to partner with Mates in Mind, a charity committed to transforming mental health awareness and support within the UK construction industry. We value partnering with an organisation that truly understands an industry with unique challenges and pressures. Mates in Mind has a proven track record of making a real difference in the lives of workers through their comprehensive mental health initiatives. They provide invaluable resources and training that empower organisations to better support and understand mental health. Their dedication to building a community that advocates for mental health aligns perfectly with our own values. Together, we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. #MentalHealthInConstruction #SupportEachOther #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness

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At Mates in Mind, we believe there is no health without mental health, and therefore, this November we’re supporting Men’s Health Month. Men’s Health Month is designed to raise awareness of three key health issues: mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The aim of the month is to encourage men to start conversations about their health, and to seek support if they need it. This is at the heart of what we advocate for, and it is why we work collaboratively with organisations of any size to embed a proactive, prevention strategy which empowers them to create a supportive workplace culture which creates positive mental health in and through work. Find out more about Men’s Health Month and download a free awareness poster: https://bit.ly/MHAM24sm #MensHealthMonth #MensHealth #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing

On Monday 11th November 2024 following Stress Awareness Week, we very much look forward to welcoming CEO Sam Downie who will be speaking to us about the important work Mates In Mind do and the techniques they employ to improve mental wellbeing in the construction sector. Please join us at Africa House near Holborn Tube for an informative afternoon. Your action could be lifesaving. Refreshments from 1:30pm, meeting starts at 2pm. Tickets are available from Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eR3Kp7ue We look forward to seeing you! LHSG website: https://lnkd.in/eFMFXWtB   LHSG is a not for profit charitable organisation promoting safety and health in London 😀