World Mental Health Day: Prioritize your wellbeing for better leadership

🧠 When mental health breaks down at work We don’t talk enough about what it’s really like to experience a mental breakdown in the workplace. It’s not just “stress” or “a bad day.” It’s when your mind and body can no longer keep up with the pace, the pressure, or the expectations — no matter how hard you try. In those moments, coping feels impossible. You still show up. You still smile. You still try to perform — but inside, everything feels heavy. The truth is: mental breakdowns can happen to anyone. Even the strongest, the most hardworking, the most passionate people. And it doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’ve been strong for too long. Let’s normalize these conversations. Let’s make workplaces kinder, more understanding, and more human. Because mental health isn’t a luxury — it’s a foundation. #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #HumanFirst #Leadership #MentalHealthMatters

Burnout is costing businesses millions every year... Workplaces are struggling with mental health support for their teams.. Yet most still treat mental health support as a 'nice to have' Research shows that 72% of men avoid traditional therapy. The highest stress levels are in the 35-50 age group. So what can be done to help? I have created 'The Mountain Method Workshop' Through my personal experience and scientificality proven research it can transform how teams approach mental health. And to climb a mountain, we need direction... right? So I developed the M.A.P.S framework. Mindset, Action, People, Systems. It meets men where they are. Using movement as a stepping stone to emotional healing. No therapy couches, no talking circles. Just a practical movement-first strategy that works. Participants transform their thinking, initiate daily movement goals, build relationships for accountability and implement simple tracking tools that work for men It's designed for men who need action, not just conversation. Teams become stronger, absence rates drop, and workplace culture shifts toward genuine support. This approach speaks their language and can deliver immediate results they can see and feel. If your organisation wants to revolutionise how you support male mental health, I'd love to explore bringing this workshop to your workplace. Send me a message if this is something that resonates with you and we can talk. #MensMentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateTraining #MovementAsMedicine #EmployeeSupport #MaleWellbeing #MensWellness

🧠 World Mental Health Day: A Call to Lead with Empathy and Action Today, we pause to recognize World Mental Health Day—a global reminder that mental wellbeing is not a luxury, but a necessity. As a Mental Health First Aider, I’ve seen firsthand how a simple conversation, a moment of compassion, or a safe space can change the trajectory of someone’s day—or life. In high-performance environments, especially across global teams and strategic operations, the pressure to deliver can be relentless. But resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building systems that support people before they break. 💬 So here’s my challenge to fellow leaders: • Normalize mental health conversations in the boardroom. • Equip teams with tools like MHFA training, peer support networks, and psychological safety. • Lead by example—model vulnerability, balance, and boundaries. Mental health is everyone’s business. Today, let’s move beyond awareness into action. Because behind every KPI is a human being. And behind every resilient organization is a culture that cares. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #MHFAider #LeadershipWithEmpathy #Resilience #StrategicOperations #WellbeingAtWork #TransformationLeadership

Mental health is not a perk. It’s a priority. Whether you’re leading a team or running a business, mental wellness deserves just as much attention as performance metrics and bottom lines. Is your workplace a space where people feel safe to speak up? Do your leaders know how to recognize burnout before it takes hold? Are your benefits aligned with real mental health needs? Support doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with listening, leading by example, and making sure the right resources are easy to find. Let’s keep showing up for each other. #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipMatters #PsychologicalSafety #PeopleFirst

Attention Leaders! Your influence goes far beyond strategy and numbers. How you talk about mental health sets the tone for your entire team. As World Mental Health Day (October 10) approaches, consider: 🗣️ Open conversations — normalize checking in and asking, “How are you, really?” 🛑 Model healthy boundaries — show that rest and self-care are signs of strength, not weakness. 🌱 Normalize support — therapy, coaching, and mental wellness resources aren’t “extras;” they’re essential. When leaders make space for mental health, it builds trust, resilience, and retention. It creates workplaces where people can thrive — not just survive. Let’s lead with compassion and awareness, not just this week but every day. #WorldMentalHealthDay #LeadershipMatters #MindfulImpact #MentalHealthAwareness #PsychologicalSafety

In most workplaces, conversations about performance are clear and structured. But conversations about mental health often remain unspoken, even when the signs are right in front of us—missed deadlines, disengagement, or sudden changes in behaviour. The reality is that both performance and well-being shape outcomes. When we separate the two, we miss the bigger picture: people are not just workers delivering tasks, they are whole individuals navigating stress, resilience, and change. As leaders, our responsibility is not only to track results but also to notice patterns that signal strain, to create spaces where employees can speak without fear, and to integrate mental health into how we define success. The question is not whether organizations can afford to prioritize mental health. The real question is: can we afford not to? #PeopleLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #PsychologicalSafety #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #MentalHealthAtWork #LeadershipMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployeeWellbeing

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health at work isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential for building stronger, happier, and more productive teams. Here are 3 ways you can support mental wellbeing in your team:  1. Foster genuine connections & belonging  2. Promote open conversations about challenges  3. Prioritize balance & regular breaks At Outdoor Living, we believe shared experiences help teams connect on a deeper level — because when your people feel supported, your whole organization thrives. #mentalhealthday #teambuildingmalta #teambuilding #wellbeingatwork

🧠 “It’s okay to not be okay.” World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder that mental well-being isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity. In a world that glorifies constant hustle, silent struggles like burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often go unnoticed especially in the workplace. 💼 Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela, SFHEA reminds us that mental health is not just about therapy sessions or coping mechanisms. It’s about creating spaces at work, at home, and within ourselves where we feel safe to pause, breathe, and heal. In this special conversation, she sheds light on: 🌱 Why mental health should be treated with the same importance as physical health 💡 How organizations can play a pivotal role in supporting their employees’ well-being 🤍 The small daily steps we can take to nurture our emotional resilience It’s time we stop treating mental health as a side conversation and start making it a strategic priority. Because when people thrive mentally, they flourish professionally. 💬 How are you prioritizing mental well-being today for yourself or your team? Share your thoughts below. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmotionalHealth #HerTalksPodcast

Projects pilling up? Endless emails? Constantly feeling you need to “catch up”? We have a reminder for you 👇 Overwhelm at work is very real. And it affects both mental health and performance. This World Mental Health Day, we want to remind leaders and teams: 😣 Acknowledge overwhelm Noticing an issue is the first step to addressing it. There is no shame in it. Everyone experiences overwhelm at different points of their career. 🌬️ Give yourself space Micro-breaks, check-ins, cups of tea, peer support all help people pause. Nothing bad will come of taking a 5 minute break. Pull yourself away from the to-do list and reset. 🤝 Normalise support and asking for it Your mental health does not come second to your productivity. Your wellbeing is not a side project; it’s central to culture. At A Kind Life, helping organisations build psychologically safe, kind cultures isn’t just theory but what keeps people resilient through challenging times. #WMHD2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2025

Your health drives your performance. Your mental health sustains your progress. We often push ourselves to meet deadlines, chase goals, and keep going — even when our bodies and minds are telling us to pause. But the truth is: 🧠 When mental health suffers, clarity, focus, and motivation decline. 💼 When physical health is ignored, burnout follows. ❤️ When empathy is missing — in ourselves or others — connection breaks down. No matter your title or industry, empathy matters. It builds stronger teams, better leaders, and healthier workplaces. Let’s normalize: ✅ Taking care of our well-being ✅ Checking in on each other ✅ Leading with kindness — always #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellness #EmpathyInLeadership #CareerGrowth #BeKind #WellbeingAtWork