Mental Health in the Workplace and Beyond

In this episode of JPF First Aid we discuss the importance of mental health, both in the workplace and individual daily lives. John Fogarty Guests were Louise Jordan - Director, Coach and Trainer at Luminary Life Ltd, Lucy Jordan - Director at Onward Commercial Ltd and Dr Julia Jones - Neuroscientist & Founder of Holidity. They highlight how physical and mental health are interlinked and that employers need to address underlying stressors, not just provide occasional wellness activities.

It's not just about throwing in the occasional wellness activity or two. Addressing those underlying stressors head-on is vital to see real change. The key is accountability. You need to be willing to hold yourself accountable for making these changes stick. It's not about perfection – it's about progress. Taking it one step at a time, and remembering that every small change adds up is key.

Key Takeaways

Tackling workplace stress is not just about throwing in some yoga classes or meditation sessions every now and then. Employers need to get to the root of the problem by addressing those underlying causes of stress, like workload and company culture.

When it comes to supporting mental and physical health, daily habits like consistent sleep and wake times can make a huge difference.

To make lasting changes for your mental wellbeing, working with someone who can hold you accountable and offer support can help you make those changes stick.

Best Moments

“There is no such thing as mental health and physical health. They are all so intricately interlinked. That it is one system that we're talking about.”

“I think all too often I speak to people who kind of have all these tools or tool bag, a mental health tool bag, and then they only pull them out when they're absolutely stressed and can't get out of bed in the morning.”

“I think it's really great that the mental health movement has grown so much, but I also think that there is still a lot of confusion around it.”

About the Host

John Fogarty has a training background dating back to 2005, with achievements including a teaching qualification and assessor standard. He has previously worked with two first aid charities, delivering sessions in workplace and educational environments.

John has consistently received excellent feedback for his delivery and customer service, as evident in numerous reviews. He ensures learners enjoy and achieve their goals, and works with customers to select the right courses and resolves any issues promptly.

Find out more at https://jpffirstaid.co.uk/

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