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Embracing My Whole Self: How Organisations Can Support Mental Health and Inclusion
On Tuesday 11th March, organisations will come together to celebrate My Whole Self Day, a campaign led by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA). The initiative encourages workplaces to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and free to express their identity without fear of judgement or exclusion.
How Organisations Can Help
Managers are key to fostering inclusion and here’s how they can make a difference:
- Lead by Example: Share experiences to encourage openness.
- Create Psychological Safety: Listen actively and promote open conversations.
- Celebrate Diversity: Encourage team storytelling and cultural awareness.
- Prioritise Mental Health: Provide Mental Health First Aid training and signpost resources.
- Review Policies: Ensure policies support all identities and backgrounds.
Explore free resources from MHFA England (My Whole Self · MHFA England) and download the Manager’s Toolkit to help your organisation champion My Whole Self Day.
Why It Matters
When people can be their whole selves, they thrive and so do organisations.
This My Whole Self Day, let’s commit to building workplaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered.