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By Claire Murdoch, NHS England National Mental Health Director
World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is an important reminder to check in with friends, colleagues, and loved ones about their mental health and ensure they have the support they need. However, for me, mental health awareness should be a priority every day, not just once a year. While it can feel more natural to talk to family members about mental health, it’s just as crucial to discuss it with our colleagues. The more often you ask someone how they are, the more likely they are to give an honest answer.
This year’s WMHD theme, focusing on mental health in the workplace, is particularly important. The NHS provides health and wellbeing support for its workforce, but creating a truly supportive environment goes beyond that. With strong management, supervision debriefs, and good-quality psychological safety, we can build supportive teams—essential for workplace success. Yet, there is still more to do.
One key challenge is continuing to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues, so people feel safe and comfortable discussing their struggles both at home and at work. As a health service, we’ve made significant strides with world-leading programmes aimed at providing mental health support.
Some of these initiatives include:
These services are having a significant impact, with mental health services in England now treating one million more people per year compared to six years ago.
WMHD is an opportunity to reflect on the difference we can all make, whether through strategic, far-reaching changes or simple, everyday actions. Even if you can’t make large-scale changes, you can still do something meaningful. Talking to someone is free, but it can also be priceless. Never underestimate the impact you can have on a person’s mental health simply by taking the time to speak with them.
So today, in particular, take the time to talk to your friends, colleagues, and loved ones about mental health. Your conversation could make a difference.
Claire Murdoch
Claire Murdoch has been a registered mental health nurse for 41 years and is the National Mental Health Director for NHS England. She also serves as Chief Executive of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and brings a wealth of clinical and leadership experience to her role in delivering the national mental health programme.
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