{"id":9858,"date":"2024-10-08T18:22:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T05:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/?p=9858"},"modified":"2024-10-08T18:22:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T05:22:38","slug":"happiness-at-work-world-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/happiness-at-work-world-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover The Key to Happiness at Work This World Mental Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

October 10<\/span>th<\/span> marks a super important global awareness initiative, <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span><\/a>, and to kick off celebrations, we\u2019re teaching you how to protect your <\/span>mental health in the workplace!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re planning on entering the workforce, looking after your <\/span>mental health at work<\/span> should be your number one priority. After all, we can\u2019t be our best, most productive selves when we\u2019re not feeling happy and healthy! That\u2019s why we\u2019re behind this initiative 110% and can\u2019t wait to share all our tips and tricks for creating the most positive work environment possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, this year\u2019s theme couldn\u2019t be more relevant to what we do here at Explore Careers. We won\u2019t give it all away yet, but it\u2019s all about feeling great in the workplace. If you want to know more, and we know you do, keep on reading: by the end of this post, you\u2019ll know just how to fully embrace this <\/span>World Mental Health Day!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What is <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

As much as we\u2019d like to believe otherwise, there\u2019s still a bit of stigma surrounding <\/span>mental health<\/span> (even though younger generations are actively working to break it down). However, throughout the pandemic, we saw an incredible rise in mental health awareness, and it\u2019s up to all of us to keep the momentum going. That\u2019s why <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> is so crucial; it reminds us to keep fighting the good fight!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since its inception in 1992<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> has been a means to spread accurate information about mental health issues, encourage more <\/span>mental health<\/span> support and promote happier lives for everyone!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> Important<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are a million reasons why <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> is important, but essentially, increased awareness about <\/span>mental health<\/span> issues leads to decreased stigma and misconceptions and helps to facilitate lifesaving conversations about how we\u2019re really feeling. In short, it makes for a more accommodating and understanding world!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Education, understanding and honesty are key to unlocking happier futures, and <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> helps promote those attributes! To join in the fight against mental health issues, make sure you\u2019re getting fully involved.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This Year\u2019s Theme: It\u2019s Time to Prioritise <\/span>Mental Health in The Workplace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every year, the legends behind <\/span>World Mental Health Day<\/span> choose a relevant theme, and 2024\u2019s is our favourite yet! The importance of <\/span>mental health at work<\/span> cannot be understated. After all, we spend <\/span>an average of 90,000 hours<\/span><\/a> working over the course of our lifetimes, so we want to make sure we enjoy it!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, work can challenge our <\/span>mental health<\/span> in a variety of different ways. To be clear, we\u2019re not pushing the misconception that work has to be miserable: we believe that by finding the right industry and employer, you\u2019ll truly feel excited to go to work! But on the other hand, <\/span>poor mental health<\/span> practices and toxic workplaces can make us feel pretty down in the dumps. In fact:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n