I’m Josie, the Occupational Health Manager here at Harrods. On Thursday is World Mental Health day – an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health globally and encourage more people to start talking about it.
 
Our workplace plays such a crucial part in our mental health and wellbeing. It provides us with colleagues, support, guidance and stimulus which helps to keep us physically and mentally active.
 
We develop and use skills that give us a social status, a sense of identity and personal achievement – which may provide us with structure and a sense of purpose. That’s why it’s so important for us to have a healthy working environment. A place where we feel comfortable to speak about mental health, how we're feeling and ask for help if we need it.
 
Our mental health is just like our physical health, we need to take care of it in the same way. No one should have to suffer in silence. So, this week why don’t you take a moment for your mind?
 
Find out more about support for mental health here.