November - Men's Health Awareness Month
November - Men's Health Awareness Month
We’re proud to be affiliated with employers who are already leading the way. In conjunction with global experts, Jacobs has developed the One Million Lives free mental health check-in tool. This has given men across all their sites easy access to information about early indicators of mental health concerns and equips them with the skills to be able to talk openly.
Sage employee John Barrington, meanwhile, has shared his mental health journey, including the support he received from the company when he decided to seek professional help. And at DWP, mental health first aiders, such as Richard Chilcott, are on hand to help colleagues who are struggling with mental health issues, or simply need to pause and talk in a non-judgmental space.
To further our commitment to ensuring all workplaces are proactive when it comes to men’s mental health, VERCIDA is delighted to host a webinar with TransPennine Express (TPE). The focus for this important event is Encouraging Open Conversations: Breaking the Taboo of Men’s Health.
During the webinar, the speakers will address the stigma attached to men’s mental health and – crucially – how to challenge this with courage in a supportive, safe environment. TPE’s representatives, Deborah Easby, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager, and Ian Watson, Driver Manager and Mental Health Ambassador, will talk about the practical steps that are being taken in the workplace to drive real change and support employees.
TPE has partnered with Andy's Man Club to promote men's mental health. Through initiatives, such as a train wrap and a video, TPE aims to create safe spaces for men to discuss their mental health. The partnership emphasises the importance of talking and seeks to save lives by encouraging open conversations about men's mental health challenges.
Deborah and Ian’s experiences from the coalface of occupational health and wellbeing will give webinar attendees unique and valuable perspectives that they can share with their own organisations.
The webinar will be held on Wednesday 20 November at 10:30am.
November Month Highlights
- Diwali (HINDU) ENDS 04/11/2024
- World Freedom Day 09/11/2024
- Armistice Day 11/11/2024
- World Diabetes Day 14/11/2024
- International Day for Tolerance 16/11/2024
- International Men’s Day 19/11/2024
- Trans Day of Remembrance 20/11/2024
- International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women 25/11/2024
- Native American Heritage Day 29/11/2024
- St. Andrew's Day (Scotland) 30/11/2024
'One Million Lives' Free Mental Health Check-In Tool at Jacobs
Jacobs in collaboration with global mental health professionals, has developed One Million Lives – a free mental health check-in tool to enhance users' understanding of their current state of mind and provide proactive strategies for personal mental health development. Since launching, the new tool has already been accessed by users to make more than 17,000 check-ins.
By regularly completing a check-in, via the web-based app, users will ideally be better equipped to understand how they are currently coping, assess the early indicators of associated mental health challenges, start positive and active conversations and get support much earlier.
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World Mental Health Day: A Conversation with John Barrington, EVP Global Performance Marketing
John Barrington had a pretty bad day right before one of his visits to Atlanta. When he arrived at the airport, he decided to search for a psychologist online, eventually agreeing to meet one. For someone who describes himself as upbeat and generally happy, the decision to seek professional help was a moment of reflection. For John, what began as a simple search for clarity turned into a much more profound journey of self-discovery.
TransPennine Express joins forces with Andy’s Man Club to raise awareness ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day
TransPennine Express (TPE) has joined forces with Andy’s Man Club to raise awareness ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day and remind people #ItsOkayToTalk. According to ONS (Office of National Statistics), 115 people take their own lives every week in the UK and a suicide occurs on the railway every 37 hours.
Finding the right balance with mental health support at DWP
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