Five of the best free mental health resources to share with your employees
Mental health has become a vital part of the workplace conversation, and for good reason. With life’s pressures increasingly taking a toll, access to the right support can make the world of difference for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or other challenges.
With one in six people experiencing a mental health crisis every week, organisations have a real opportunity – and responsibility – to help. That’s why we’ve rounded up five fantastic (and free!) mental health resources that you can share with your employees today.
1. Mind, the mental health charity
Most of us have heard of Mind. As the UK’s leading mental health charity, they offer a plethora of resources for those seeking more information, guidance or support with their mental health. From YouTube videos and workplace guides, to fascinating research and advice about where to get help, treatment options and advocacy services.
Mind have also curated a repository of resources and toolkits for employers looking to introduce more robust mental health and wellbeing support for their employees called Mental Health at Work.
Visit: Mind, the mental health charity or Mental Health at Work (for employers)
Pricing: Free to access
2. Living Life to the Full
Living Life to the Full is a free library on online resources and courses that teach a range of life skills that aim to improve wellbeing and resilience throughout life. Whether living with a long-term condition, experiencing anxiety, low mood or stress, or are (or about to be) a new parent; Living Life to the Full has been created by experts in cognitive behavioural therapy.
With around 30 million visitors to their site from across the globe every year; Living Life to the Full is a great resource for your employees that helps them to tackle problems, build confidence and feel happier.
Visit: Living Life to the Full
Pricing: Free for individuals
3. NHS audio guides
The NHS has created a number of free to listen to audio guides on mental wellbeing. Designed to help boost a listener’s mood, these short guides have been created with doctors and cover everything from coping mechanisms for low mood and depression to anxiety control training and confidence building.
Visit: NHS Audio Guides
Pricing: Free to access
4. Headspace
Headspace is an online portal and mobile app providing guided meditation and mindfulness techniques for any scenario. Whether you’re trying to get off to sleep, be more present or are simply looking for techniques to relieve day-to-day stress or worrying; Headspace offers a comprehensive library of guided meditations, animations, mindful workouts, handy articles and videos.
Visit: Headspace
Pricing: 7-day free trial, monthly subscriptions start at less than £5
5. Calm’s 10-minute meditations
We all have busy days and often, finding the time to take a few moments for ourselves feels impossible. Calm is a leading app for sleep and guided meditation; however, they have also developed a series of free to access videos of YouTube called ’10-Minute Meditations’ which are exactly what they say on the tin.
This Daily Calm series is an accessible entry point to meditation and the short dedication of time needed demonstrates why they have amassed millions of views since its inception in April 2020.
Visit: Daily Calm
Price: Free
A note of care
By sharing these resources, you’re taking a meaningful step toward creating a culture of support and openness. And who knows, you might be making the world of difference to someone who needs it most!
If you or someone in your team is experiencing mental health issues, please seek help from a doctor or qualified professional. The tools above are fantastic supplements but shouldn’t replace professional services like therapy or counselling.
