The Headtorch Index gives an accurate assessment of how an organisation supports, promotes and prioritises mental health.
Ultimately it shows where an organisation is on the journey towards sustaining a world class mental health culture. It is used as an initial assessment tool and organisations are encouraged to revisit it over time to measure change.
This on-line survey covers:
The scoring of this ties in with the workplace Mental Health Journey developed by Headtorch to demonstrate progress.
Rip up your band-aids
“Your leg’s broken? Can I get you a sticking plaster? Honestly, I really do care. I want you to be well. I need you to get better. Take the plaster!” Not helpful is it? Yet, in relation to mental health at work, we hear it time and time again. Businesses rushing in to deliver […]
Ted Talk: Randal Charlton – Failure & Confidence
Randal Charlton presenting at Tedx Talk Detroit 2011 – “tell the truth and it will set you free”. Our good friend Randal talks confidence, failure, personal tragedy, and the fight back. An amazing story of strength, wellbeing and mental health.
How to manage mental health in a time of uncertainty
…if you’ve not read it yet, you can now, get a copy of Personnel Today (20th March) to read Amy McDonald’s article.
Dr Linda Craig: On Self-harm
TW #triggerwarning This blog contains discussion of sensitive issues. Each year in early March, mental health organisations around the United Kingdom work to promote awareness of self-harm and reduce the stigma around it that can prevent individuals seeking support. Self-harm is a broad term which refers to a person deliberately causing harm or injury to […]
Take 5 sugars in your coffee!
I used to give myself ‘eating rules’ – ‘Only fruit for lunch!’ ‘One sweet thing per day!’ ‘…and not before 4 o’clock!’ Both bulimia and anorexia played their parts. I saw a doctor, an unforgettable experience. “How much are you eating? How often are you eating? Do you take sugar in your coffee?” “No,” I […]