There has been a welcome rise in awareness about mental health issues in the workplace. This year’s Lochaber Ideas Week focused on this crucial topic with a special Mental Wellness in Business event sponsored by Developing the Young Workforce West Highland.
The mental health charity Birchwood Highland led an interesting ‘toolbox’ talk that challenged our assumptions about mental health and introduced the concept of packing a mental health selfcare toolkit with tools to take care of our mental well-being. These tools will diTher for everyone, but it could be as simple as spending time out in nature, eating healthily and making time in our busy lives for hobbies and interests.