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For #TeamEEAST Last updated: 18 May 2024 at 12:57
World Mental Health Day takes place today, 10 October 2022, and this year's theme, set by the World Health Organisation, is "'make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority".
To mark World Mental Health Day, 10th October, we’re sharing a podcast recorded by EEAST Paramedic Joe Cartwright and Debi Roberts from the Ollie Foundation, who sat down together to discuss the importance of suicide prevention and talking about your mental health. Joe also talked about his own personal experience and different ways to support friends or loved ones who are struggling.
It is widely reported that mental ill health will affect one in four people at some point in their working lives. Mental wellbeing can be affected by the experience staff have in their workplace. Factors such as workplace loneliness, stress trauma and management styles can all have an impact. Mental health charity Mind found that found 30 per cent of staff disagreed with the statement ‘I would feel able to talk openly with my line manager if I was feeling stressed’ and 56 per cent of employers said they would like to do more to improve staff wellbeing but don't feel they have the right training or guidance
It can be difficult to know when someone is struggling, or when to ask for help yourself, but the one thing we can all do is listen to each other and keep sharing information about the support that is available and how to access it.
Here at EEAST There are many ways you can access support.
The Wellbeing resource “Sources of help” provides information on the regional support on offer across EEAST and you can find it here. All the services included can be accessed whether you’re struggling with issues at home or work.
If you are in distress, considering self-harm or are having suicidal thoughts call the EEAST crisis line which is available 24/7 on 0808 196 2370.
EEAST Headspace app
Headspace Managing Anxious Moments – download the free meditation and mindfulness app here.
EEAST TRiM Programme
The EEAST TRiM programme is a trauma focused peer support service designed to help colleagues who have experienced a traumatic, or potentially traumatic event
TRiM is a process to manage traumatic stress within workplaces such as ours where everyday life brings us all in touch with some difficult and emotionally charged situations.
Find out more on our dedicated EAST24 section.
Any member of the Trust who has had to deal with an event which caused an unusual reaction can trigger the TRiM process. Referrals should be submitted to: TRiM@eastamb.nhs.uk.
| Anxiety UK - Advice and support for people living with anxiety. anxietyuk.org.uk 03444 775 774 (helpline) 07537 416 905 (text) |
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists. bacp.co.uk |
| Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat. thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58 |
Cruse Bereavement Care - Information and support after a bereavement. cruse.org.uk 0808 808 1677 |
| Depression UK - Depression self-help organisation made up of individuals and local groups. depressionuk.org |
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) - Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services. 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk |
Published 10th October 2022