Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the
This year, the theme for the week is 'Nature'. Across the country, people will be celebrating the mental health benefits of being around nature in their local community in a range of digital and creative ways.
'With many of our staff working from home or on furlough, it was important that we made sure they not only continued to feel connected to the Group, but also to each other. It was particularly important given the uncertainty the aviation industry continues to face that we put in place a series of support measures so staff could access the support they needed.'
Remote learning programmes were introduced to ensure our people felt engaged and could keep their skills up to date, while experts were also brought in to lead physical and mental wellbeing workshops which proved popular with staff.
AGS staff could also access a free and confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and gain occupational health support including podiatry and physiotherapy.
This commitment has seen
'During the week, we want to hear millions of people's stories about how the natural world has supported their mental health.
'We also want to highlight the huge disparities between who is and who isn't able to access nature. We want the week to explore how everyone across the
Some of the ways people can participate in Mental Health Awareness Week:
During Mental Health Awareness Week, why not try to make a habit each day of connecting to the nature in your local area? Stop to listen to the birdsong, smell the freshly cut grass, take care of a house plant, notice any trees, flowers or animals nearby. Take a moment to appreciate these connections.
Share images/videos/or just sound recordings of the nature on your doorstep (and how this made you feel) on social media using #ConnectWithNature and #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
For more information about this year's Mental Health Awareness Week click here.
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