Our mental wellbeing is influenced by a range of factors, including our work and home life. It takes into account the way we feel about ourselves, our sense of purpose, belonging and control. We depend on it to perform and work effectively making the management of the mental wellbeing good business sense.

How to Promote Mental Well-Being in the Workplace?

• Speak candidly about mental health
• Keep conversations open
• Include all levels of staff
• Encourage employees to take mental health days off
• Pay attention and be ready to help
• Make sure the tools and resources are relevant
• Facilitate access to these resources
• Prioritize confidentiality and anonymity
• Design a mentally healthy work space
• Focus on the positive

Leader's Roles and Impact on Mental Well-Being

• Fear-based leadership vs. compassionate leadership
• Meeting unrealistic demands on the workforce
• Assertiveness within the formal camp
• Driving a mentally healthy work space
• Mindfulness

Warning Signs of Mental Illness

• Excessive paranoia, worry, or anxiety
• Long-lasting sadness or irritability
• Extreme changes in moods
• Social withdrawal
• Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping pattern

Technology and its Impact on Mental Health

• Too much screen time
• Excessive online meetings
• Poor seating / lack of movement
• Social disconnect

Managing Stress

• Dealing with overwhelm
• Dealing with anxiety
• Mindfulness; ability to manage stress
• Avoid drama

How to get Mental Health Back on Track

• Track gratitude and achievement
• Tips on how better to start one's day
• Avoid excessive stimulants
• Help others / colleagues / your community
• Show some love

Facilitator Bio:

Lionel is the founder of VETTA Communication (Pty) Ltd, rebranded as VETTA Internationale to mark its 21st anniversary. VETTA is a training company that is in the process of changing the world of face-to-face training; intended to help sharpen the skills of the working community on a continuous basis.

'My gift is to light up the light in people. I find myself in complete flow when addressing working audiences across our nation, sharing messages of hope. People connect with my experiences and I am humbled.'

Lionel has been training for over 27 years.

He is a television anchor, a motivational speaker, a Flow Coach, an accredited facilitator and moderator, a learning conversationalist and an entrepreneur. After studying Human Sciences at the University of Toronto, he embarked in the airline industry and remained active in the hospitality field for a number of years before venturing into opening a retail business working on large projects such as airports, shopping malls and hotels. The birth of VETTA was a way of giving to the community knowledge that is not found in text books.

Lionel is French born having been raised in South Africa. He resides in Cape Town and is fluent in English and French with a working knowledge of Italian and Afrikaans.

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