Derbyshire County Council is supporting World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
This year’s theme, set by the World Federation of Mental Health, is workplace mental health.
The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
At least one in six workers experience common mental health problems, including anxiety and depression.
Mental ill-health is a leading cause of sickness absence in the UK, accounting for 12.7% of all sickness absence days each year.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Carol Hart said: “Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. Many of us will spend a significant part of our lives at work, so ensuring that our emotional and mental health in the workplace is well looked after is vital.
“We’re supporting World Mental Health Day, raising awareness of the workplace support on offer and encouraging you to check in with your friends, family, peers, and colleagues.”
Derbyshire County Council offers free mental health awareness training to increase the skills and confidence of Derbyshire organisations including staff and volunteers.
To find out more visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/mentalhealthtraining
If your Derbyshire workplace would like free health and wellbeing support, then the Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire team can help.
They can arrange to carry out free health checks for your workplace including blood pressure checks as well as taking measurements of cholesterol and glucose levels.
To find out more, and register your interest for a workplace health check, visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/healthyworkplaces
For specific information around mental health in the workplace visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/workplace-mental-health
To find help and support on a wide range of emotional and mental health topics visit derbyandderbyshireemotionalhealthandwellbeing.uk
You can also call the Derbyshire Mental Health Support line on 0800 028 0077. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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