#279 Building a workplace community for Mental Health

The Diverse Minds Podcast

In this episode, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, I explore the theme of "community" and its vital role in supporting mental health in the workplace.

I discuss why community is essential for wellbeing, how recent societal changes have affected our communities, and practical ways organisations can build supportive workplace communities.

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In today’s show on Building A Workplace Community For Mental Health

• The importance of community for mental health and wellbeing [01:30]
• How to define community and its various dimensions [04:15]
• The impact of splintered communities on public health [07:20]
• What makes a positive workplace community [09:45]
• Benefits of workplace community for mental health [12:30]

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Quotes on Building A Workplace Community For Mental Health

• Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and well-being. And we do thrive when we have strong connections."
• A workplace community fosters employees' sense of belonging, trust, and unity.
• "Work has a very important part to play in ensuring that we have that community and that sense of belonging at work.
• Mental well-being and health are everyone's responsibility.
• Perceived hard topics are the ones we need to be addressing, as avoiding them won't make them go away.

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Resources for Building A Workplace Community For Mental Health

• Listen to Episode #245: What is Psychological Safety at Work?
• Mental Health Awareness Week
• How to Handle Stressful Thoughts
• Download the free 200-episode guide with clickable links HERE.
• Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
• Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
• Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe

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Work with me

Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC

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One-hour focused Sessions £250 1-2-1

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Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.