World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day every year recognised World Health Organisation by making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces, and communities, impacting everyone, and more importantly to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Nature usually can have a really calming effect on us. In Japan, some people use “forest bathing” experiencing different smells, sounds, and textures to improve their mental health. Take a deep breath and see how you feel, the idea is to get connected with your natural surroundings. Most of us will know when we are upset because of sadness, fear, shame, loneliness anger, and why we are feeling that way, and learn to understand and manage our feelings. Some people feel better writing down their feelings in a notebook or on their phones. Although for some people drugs or alcohol may offer temporary relief, they don’t stop the feelings from returning and may make things worse or create other problems. Good sleep for up to 9 hours, is quite important which makes our bodies, minds, and ability to cope with life.
Natwest Group has rolled out a digital wellbeing product for its employees in collaboration with the online mental health and wellbeing tool, to be implemented across the bank as of this week, with a full launch on 24th November 2022.
The AI-powered platform within its wellbeing hub in order to allow employees to ask questions to professionals about their own mental wellbeing. When a question is asked, employees are presented with video responses from more than 40 expert consultants, including Kings College’s David Veale, professor in cognitive behavioural psychotherapies, and Dr. Erin Brown, consultant psychiatrist in early intervention in psychosis.