World Mental Health Day 2024: Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace

World Mental Health Day today (October 10th) and the theme is clear: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.” With rising burnout and stress affecting millions of workers, creating a psychologically safe workplace has never been more important.

Recent reports show that 20% of UK employees took leave due to stress in the past year. Workplace mental health isn’t just an option; it’s essential for the well-being of individuals and the productivity of businesses.

At Flourish Therapy Clinic, we offer tailored corporate wellbeing programmes, designed to support both employees and employers in creating healthier, more resilient teams. Our programmes focus on mental health first aid training, workshops, and well-being assessments. We help businesses manage workplace stress and improve overall workplace mental health through bespoke packages that include counselling, coaching, and even on-site therapies.

Here are a few key tips to improve workplace mental health:

1. Foster open communication – Encourage employees to talk about their mental health.

2. Promote work-life balance – Ensure that breaks and time off are respected.

3. Provide mental health resources – From workshops to therapy, make support accessible.

4. Offer flexible working options – Flexibility can significantly reduce stress.

5. Lead by example – Prioritise your own mental health as a manager or leader.

Flourish can provide tailored corporate well-being solutions to meet your business needs. From mental health first aid training to ongoing workplace well-being programmes, we’re here to help you create a more resilient, healthier workplace.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s commit to prioritise mental health in the workplace. Together, we can reduce burnout and build a thriving workforce.

To learn more about our corporate wellbeing programmes, visit Flourish Therapy Clinic's corporate wellbeing page.