World Mental Health Day
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Monday the 10th October is World Health Day.
Mental health problems can affect lives, families, workplaces and communities yet are too often dismissed or ignored rather than treated or talked about. World Mental Health Day wants people to recognise that mental health should be treated just like physical health for the benefit of both the individuals who are suffering from mental health issues and for society as a whole.
At HF, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing success. So we continually look at ways to invest in training and development, allowing the entire team to share in a thriving and mutually supportive working environment. One of the most important things we can invest in is the mental health of our employees and one of the ways we do this is through something called Perkbox.
What is Perkbox?
Perkbox is just one of the additional benefits and perks that we offer our employees and gives members access to thousands of deals and discounts, loads of no cost benefits, wellbeing content and much more.
All members of the HF family get free membership to a Perbox Subscription and one of the services it provides is something called the ‘Employee Assistance Programme’. This is a direct telephone line that puts them through to qualified therapists and gives them access to a wealth of information on mental health and wellbeing issues.
Powered by Health Assured, this completely free programme includes a team of qualified therapists on hand to offer support with a range of emotional, legal and financial issues – 24/7. Completely confidential, 365 days a year.
What else we offer…
While Perkbox is a great asset for our employees to use, we also have long term staff within HF who have taken Mental Health Training Courses so that whether employees want to turn to a friendly face or, should they feel more comfortable, turn to a confidential programme and phone service like Perbox, we have options that will suit them.
World Mental Health Day is a chance for you to talk about your own mental health or to discuss it in general and raise awareness. If you are struggling, there is always someone to talk to. If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem, visit The Mental Health Foundation ‘Get Help’ page using the link below…
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