May 2024 Newsletter

by | May 1, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2024.

Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem, this means 1 in 4 of your employees may experience problems.

The campaign this year is Movement: Moving more for our mental health. Movement is important for our mental health. The campaign is all about helping us find moments for movement in our daily routines. Going for a walk, putting on your favourite music and dancing around the living room, chair exercises when you’re watching television – what will you do? Why don’t you have a think about how you can get your employees involved?

If you need any assistance with this topic, please let me know.

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