content warning: this episode includes discussions about mental ill-health and suicide.
How do you talk about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace? What can leaders be doing to support their team and themselves? Is there enough awareness of mental health and wellbeing?
On this episode of the 0121 podcast, Adam and Andy interview Katie Buckingham, founder of Altruist Enterprises: a nationwide workplace stress management and resilience training provider. We want to use this podcast to tell the stories of Birmingham-based entrepreneurs and influencers who are doing their part to positively impact the West Midlands.
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, which took place from 10th-16th May, Katie seemed like the perfect guest to ignite a conversation about how to treat mental health in the workplace.
Katie Buckingham is a seasoned public speaker and innovator of bespoke mental health courses. Though she first experienced anxiety aged ten, the lack of awareness around mental health and wellbeing in schools and workplaces meant that she didn’t receive support until the age of 16. One year later, she began raising awareness of mental health and well-being by delivering workshops in schools, colleges, and youth groups.
Katie’s passion for mental health and wellbeing led her to found Altruist Enterprises in August 2013. They aim to increase knowledge, encourage conversations, and build confidence around mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
We talk about how Katie founded Altruist, discuss the 'five ways to wellbeing', and explore how businesses can be supporting their workforce's mental health and wellbeing.
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