Each year, the 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day.
Everyone of us goes through difficult episodes throughout our lives, and we all have different ways of dealing with our emotions and feelings. And many live with a mental health illness that is kept hidden for fear of stigma and discrimination.
Recent campaigns are trying to change how we view mental health and encourage people to seek help. We have no issue with getting regular check ups at the dentist and doctor. Mental health should be no different, but we need to keep it checked too.
Often it’s the little things that can have an enormous impact. Here are some little reminders to help in times of need, from yourmentalhealth.ie.
You can order printed poster and postcard packs at HealthPromotion.ie. As an employer, having posters displayed in the workplace promoting awareness will encourage employees to be more open and share their issues with you if there is a culture of openness and honesty.
Ingrid O’Sullivan, Operations Manager
