10 October is #WorldMentalHealthDay.
This year’s theme, which is set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘‘mental health is a universal human right’.
World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to show everyone that mental health matters.
It’s important that we let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through.
Mental health is a complex issue. Often, a person’s wellbeing is determined by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Getting help with mental health can involve developing new coping mechanisms and finding the right therapy.
Organisations have a duty to care for the welfare and wellbeing of adults and to safeguard them from abuse. For Safeguarding Adults Week this year we are focusing on how you can prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of yourself and others. We have some great online events that will explore wellbeing toolkits and developing safer cultures.
Ann Craft Trust Mental Health Resources
- Safeguarding Your Mental Health at Work
- Share: Consent, Confidentiality and Information Sharing in Mental Healthcare and Suicide Prevention
- Improving Mental Health Talking Therapies for Autistic Adults and Young People.
- Safeguarding In Sport : A toolkit for supporting participants with their mental health.
- Podcast – Former International Rugby Player Rhys Thomas tells his story and shares his advice for anyone involved in sport who may currently be struggling with mental health issues.
Additional Resources
- Mind’s guide to supporting staff with mental health challenges.
- Practical tips for self-care when working in safeguarding from the NCVO
- Mind – Mental health of people working in the emergency services, such as the police, fire, search and rescue and the ambulance service.
- Your Mind Plan from The NHS – which asks you five questions about your mental health to provide you with bespoke advice.
Supporting World Mental Health Day
Mind has some new resources to help you support World Mental Health Day.
You can also access more support and information from The Mental Health Foundation
If you are worried that you or a colleague need urgent support, make an emergency GP appointment or call 999. In addition you can get in touch with Mind here.
You can also call the Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Republic of Ireland).