NICEIC encourages and supports individuals to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing and offers a series of resources and guidance available to NICEIC-certified businesses.
World Mental Health Day, which is organised by the World Federation of Mental Health, is observed on 10th October 2024.
This year’s theme focuses on addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. NICEIC encourages and supports individuals to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing and offers a series of resources and guidance available to NICEIC-certified businesses.
At NICEIC, we work closely with The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), which offers free mental health support to tradespeople in the energy and electrical sector, and their families. The charity provides a wide range of support and guidance including mental health support and offers a number of training programmes for those working in the sector focused on equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to navigate mental health.
The EIC’s free online learning platform for students and apprentices, which is sponsored by NICEIC, offers resources aimed at providing mental health support, including suicide first aid.
THE WIRE webinar series, which is available to NICEIC-certified businesses and is available online here, also provides several episodes focused on supporting positive mental health and wellbeing including sessions led by NICEIC’s Learning and Wellbeing Manager, Danny Mouskovias.
Danny commented: “World Mental Health Day provides the opportunity to highlight the need to prioritise mental health and wellbeing as well as encouraging conversation, allowing professionals to talk more openly about their own mental health.
“At NICEIC, we work with partner organisations to provide professionals with mental health resources and support including episodes in our webinar series, THE WIRE. We encourage all NICEIC-certified businesses to visit these free resources for tips on how to navigate mental health.”
Danny has also compiled some key positive coping mechanisms to help you navigate your mental wellbeing at work, which are further brought to life through THE WIRE’s mental health and wellbeing sessions, including:
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Setting your boundaries (learning to say no)
Setting clear boundaries ensures you’re protecting your energy and giving your best without risking burnout.
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Staying connected
Make time to check in with colleagues, friends, or family to stay grounded and reduce stress.
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Everything in moderation
A short walk or stretch can refresh your body and mind, reducing built-up stress or tension.
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Being patient with yourself, and meeting yourself where you are at
Remind yourself that progress takes time, and not every day will feel like a win. Be kind to yourself and trust that tomorrow brings another opportunity to improve.
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Getting outside
Taking short breaks outside to get fresh air can improve your mood and give you a mental break, so you return to work with more clarity and focus.
