#279 Building a workplace community for Mental Health

In this episode, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, I explore the theme of "community" and its vital role in supporting mental health in the workplace. I discuss why community is essential for wellbeing, how recent societal changes have affected our communities, and practical ways organisations can build supportive workplace communities. .stk-6672c06 {height:30px !important;}Listen to the episode If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. .stk-d6d5d95 {height:30px !important;}In today’s show on Building A Workplace Community For Mental HealthThe importance of community for mental health and wellbeing [01:30]How to define community and its various dimensions [04:15]The impact of splintered communities on public health [07:20]What makes a positive workplace community [09:45]Benefits of workplace community for mental health [12:30] .stk-91ebae5 {height:30px !important;}Quotes on Building A Workplace Community For Mental HealthBeing part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and well-being. And we do thrive when we have strong connections."A workplace community fosters employees' sense of belonging, trust, and unity."Work has a very important part to play in ensuring that we have that community and that sense of belonging at work.Mental well-being and health are everyone's responsibility.Perceived hard topics are the ones we need to be addressing, as avoiding them won't make them go away. .stk-ba39a0c {height:30px !important;}Resources for Building A Workplace Community For Mental HealthListen to Episode #245: What is Psychological Safety at Work?Mental Health Awareness WeekHow to Handle Stressful ThoughtsDownload the free 200-episode guide with clickable links HERE.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipe .stk-0a30c05 {height:30px !important;}Work with me Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC .stk-d762e95 {height:30px !important;}One-hour focused Sessions £250 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for Organisations Complete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489 Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/ You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.  .stk-1ca2f54 {height:30px !important;}Subscribe to the podcast  If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review?  You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.