8 October 2024

This year, World Mental Health Day is on Thursday 10 October and the theme set annually by the World Federation for Mental Health is: “It's time to prioritise mental health in the workplace“.

To mark the day at CNWL - Minds Matter, CNWL’s network dedicated to staff’s mental health and those living with mental health challenges, will relaunch on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2024 with an event all day at Trust headquarters. 

Formerly known as the Lived Experience of Mental Issues Stigma and Transformation (LEMHIST) network, the network intended to create a community of staff who identified as experiencing mental health challenges. It also aimed to reduce and campaign against the enduring stigma attached to living with mental health difficulties. LEMHIST was previously more focused on anti-stigma work and over time it was hard to engage a large enough community to grow organically.

You can read more about the relaunch here (opens link) 

For CNWL staff and other NHS staff in north west London we also offer support through our ​Keeping well NWL Service - see these Tips for talking about mental health or take a look at these research backed mental health tips.  There are also resources, information and helpful signposting on our website. 

They are here to support you. Get in touch with us by:    

·       Telephone: 0300 123 1705    

·       Email: keepingwell.nwl@nhs.net    

·       Complete a self-referral form 

For the public we offer support through Talking Therapies

If you are experiencing stress at work or would like support to cope with difficulties and challenges in the workplace, Talking Therapies offer a free and confidential service to help you.

To start a referral online, visit the talking therapies website.

 

Borough based activities 

Below are events that are happening locally led by partners:

Brent: World Mental Health Day with Brent Health Matters | Brent Council

Milton Keynes: Community Health Day: focus on mental health | Healthwatch Milton Keynes

Kensington and Chelsa: World Mental Health Day 2024 - Stress and Worry Workshop Tickets, Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Harrow: Man Down Walk for World Mental Health Day – London Borough of Harrow

Other resources 

There also many other resources on the World Mental Health Day 2024 - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org) website.