This year, World Wellbeing Week is running from Tuesday 24 to Monday 30 June, and we are encouraging our Supporters to start a conversation about mental wellbeing within their own organisations and across their networks.

WellBeing World organises World Wellbeing Week each year. The awareness week celebrates all areas of wellbeing, ‘From meaningful and purposeful work to financial security, physical, mental, and emotional health, social resilience, empathic corporate and civic leadership, community relations, and environmental care.’

We wholeheartedly agree that wellbeing incorporates a range of diverse dimensions. This is why we work collaboratively with organisations to embed a proactive prevention strategy which empowers them to create positive mental health in and through work.

Why is World Wellbeing Week important?

• We know that in 2023/24 (Health and Safety Executive):
  • There were 776,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety.
  • Stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 46% of all work-related ill-health cases and 55% of all working days lost due to work-related ill-health.
  • The main work factors cited as causing work-related stress, depression or anxiety include the demands of the job, lack of control, lack of information and support, work relationships, and roles and responsibilities.
• A CIPD 2023 report found that ‘Around a third of respondents report that their health and wellbeing activity has resulted in better employee morale and engagement [35%] and a healthier and more inclusive culture [31%]’, although 37% of respondents said it was too early to tell.

Stress and health issues can be exacerbated in some higher-risk occupations, e.g., construction, transport and logistics, and farming. Addressing these challenges will require sector-specific improvements in job security, working conditions and tailored support, particularly for smaller employers and self-employed workers who lack access to basic support and dedicated HR services.’ (The Health Foundation).

Find out how you can support your supply chain and contractors:

Become a Champion

Employers have a legal duty of care to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees, including mental health/stress. Mental wellbeing also benefits the business, for example, increased productivity, a reduction in sickness and staff turnover, and it demonstrates that the organisation is a good, safe, and supportive place to work. Research has found that, on average, businesses achieve a £5 return for every £1 spent on wellbeing support (Deloitte UK).

Watch our series of videos on how to spot the signs, start a conversation, identify risks, use reasonable adjustments and signpost support:

Video Series

Mental wellbeing in the workplace is also good for the employee, for example, improving confidence, purpose, achievement, positive relationships, and inclusion.

Resources

At Mates in Mind, we work with organisations to improve the mental health of their workforce by providing the skills, clarity, and confidence to employers on how to raise awareness, implement effective interventions, improve understanding and address the stigma that surrounds mental health.

This is why we have created a suite of resources to support organisations not only during World Wellbeing Week, but also to build a supportive workplace culture which improves mental health in and through work.

Please click on the link below to download a free poster and then share it across your organisation.

Please also visit our Resources page where you can download additional free resources.

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Please sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be informed of when we publish new campaign pages (like this one) and new blogs in our ‘How to optimise your mental wellbeing’ series. They can all be found: :

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If the information on this page has resonated with you, and if you or someone you know needs help or support, you can speak to one of the many free, confidential support services below:

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How we can support you

Mates in Mind can support your organisation to build a mental health plan and to create a culture of prevention.

Our dedicated team of Support Managers work with organisations of any size to develop a tailored action plan, evaluating your organisation's priorities and gaps, and providing the tools and support you need.

This plan includes ongoing support with communication and delivery of your plan, as well as training opportunities, promotional materials, and a suite of tools (including awareness date resources) to enable you to drive long-lasting and meaningful change.

Find out more about how we can help your organisation build a culture of prevention when you become a Supporter by:

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