Looking After Mental Health at Work
This week, teams across Eco Approach came together to support Mental Health Awareness Week. The idea was simple. Taking time to step away from the day-to-day, get moving, and have a conversation.
This year MHAW focuses on taking action. The Mental Health Foundation chose action because:
“While awareness is vital, real change comes when we take action. Together, we’ve come a long way on mental health, but we can’t risk going backwards. There’s still much we can do to prevent people becoming unwell in the first place”.
In a fast-moving industry, mental health can drop down the priority list as we focus on getting the job done. But looking after ourselves and each other matters just as much as hitting targets, meeting deadlines and site safety.
Mental health is often spoken about as though it affects “other people”, when in reality it affects all of us at different times in different ways. Sometimes it can be stress, pressure, loneliness, burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed. Other times it can be changes in mood, energy, motivation, or how we respond to everyday situations.
The important thing is recognising that mental well-being is not separate from everyday life or work. It’s part of it.
Across our business, people work in very different environments. Some spend long days travelling alone between jobs. Others work remotely or away from larger teams. Some are surrounded by people all day and can still feel isolated. That’s why regular conversations and checking in with one another matter.
We believe strong businesses are built on strong teams. We all have goals, responsibilities, and pressures, but creating a culture where people support one another is what makes a real difference over the long term.
As part of the week, teams are taking part in walks together. It’s a chance to step away from screens, get fresh air, move more, and talk openly.
Sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest impact.
Mental health support does not always need to start with a major conversation. Often it starts with asking someone how they are doing, taking a break, getting outside, or making time to talk.
Watch the video below to see Craig, our Service & Repair Manager, talk about mental health and how taking time to check in, support each other, and create a positive working environment matters.
If you or someone you know is struggling, support and advice are available from the organisations below:
