HSE

Journal
18 May 2023

M ay is Mental Health Awareness

Month! It is a time dedicated to
raising awareness about mental
health, promoting understanding,
and reducing the stigma associated
with mental health issues.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
at work is important because millions of
employees around the world struggle with a
variety of mental health issues. Left 03 DISCONNECT FROM DAILY DISTRACTIONS
unchecked, these issues can lead to serious
Many people today rely on social media and technology which can
and chronic problems. In severe cases,
have harmful effects on our mental health. In this Mental Health
mental health problems can be fatal.
Awareness Month, we encourage team members to disconnect.
Focusing on mental health and healing in These are ways to cut down on social media and technology:
the workplace brings awareness to those Turn off social media notifications for May. Not receiving
struggling and removes the stigma so often constant pings and alerts creates a more peaceful and healthier
associated with these issues. environment.
You can delete social media apps from your phones for the
month. This act will reduce mindless scrolling and the
inevitable comparisons and thoughts from the influx of posts.
You can also disconnect for a brief period each day. This period
can be turning everything off for 20 minutes after you leave
While it is crucial to celebrate and care for work.
one's mental health on a daily basis, having a You can vow to put away your phones at a particular time each
place to start is beneficial. This year, we've put evening.
up a few guides on how to observe Mental 04 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Health Awareness Month at work. Create strong self-care practices.
01 LEARN Self-care is a big buzzword these days, but we encourage you
Learning more about your own mental health to create strong, proactive self-care practices that give you the
can be one of the most empowering things you energy and space to thrive. Try meditating and Seek help!!!
Self-Care Techniques to Reduce Stress (theknightsofsafety.com)
can do for yourself. Do this by taking an online
mental health screening, Mental Health 05 GET OUTSIDE
Awareness Courses (theknightsofsafety.com), We encourage employees to take a 15-minute walk
and the Be There Certificate every day. If the supervisors lead by example, team
02 LEAVE WORK AT WORK members are more likely to take part.
For the month. 06 EAT HEALTHY FOOD & EXERCISE
We encourage you to wrap up tasks at the Taking care of your physical health can increase your mental
end of the workday. health. When team members are eating healthy and filling
Observe your break. This time allows you to foods, they can focus more fully on tasks. Exercise is one of the
decompress and create stronger boundaries best ways to relieve stress. We all have access to Gym Services
between work and home life. on our HMO plan.
You can spend this disconnection time
meditating, reading a novel, listening to music, CONCLUSION
or sitting outside and enjoying nature. Mentally The activities are aimed at helping all team members
resetting is vital to mental health. Here is a list focus on their mental health and be aware of any issues
of ways to improve work-life balance that can hinder a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.