ICMA Women's Network’s Post

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day (on 10 October) is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. Safeguarding the mental health of employees in the workplace is vital because of its impact on productivity, attendance and overall performance. When left untreated, the economic cost of mental illness is estimated by the WHO at US$1 trillion annually. Looking after ourselves and our people is also the morally right thing to do. In this ICMA Women's Network (IWN) event, our speaker Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, will by reference to his own experience explore how to identify and manage our triggers, and what we can do to prioritise our mental health on a personal level. He will also explain how the Mindful Business Charter (MBC) supports firms at an organisational level to build best practices and remove unnecessary sources of stress in order to promote better mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Finally, Rachael Forsberg (MBC) will share strategies on how simple, sustainable changes in our sleeping habits, diet and lifestyle can optimise our mood and contribute to our overall wellbeing. This in-person event is open to ICMA members and is free to attend. Please note that ICMA Women’s Network events are open to all genders, so we encourage female registrants to bring along a colleague of another gender. Register: https://lnkd.in/e58bHpbU