World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place this year on Sunday 10th October 2021. First launched in 1992, the day is dedicated to educate and raise awareness of all things mental health and fight against the social stigma surrounding mental health. 

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health, making this year’s day the most important yet. According to research, more than half of adults (60%) and over two thirds of young people (68%) said their mental health got worse during lockdown (16,000 people surveyed). 

HAE EHA has collated some useful guidance and resources surrounding mental health, these can be found below.

NHS

• Every Mind Matters Campaign

World Health Organisation

• Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013 to 2030
• What to do in times of stress

Mental Health Foundation 

• Guide: How to Look After Your Mental Health
• Guide: How to Support Mental Health at Work
• Guide: How to Manage and Reduce Stress
• Guide: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety

Building Mental Health 

• 5 Steps to Building a Successful Mental Health Culture in the Workplace

Mind - Do One Thing Campaign

This year HAE EHA, along with the mental health charity Mind, are asking members to do one thing, or make a small change to help improve mental health. Resources and guidance to help you Do One Thing, can be viewed here.

HAE EHA

• 5 Ways to Wellbeing Mental Health Campaign
• HAE EHA's Mental Health First Aid Course