Today is World Mental Health day; an opportunity ‘for all stakeholders working in mental health to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.’

This year’s World Mental Health Day focusses on mental health in the workplace, a crucial part of the conversation around perinatal mental health. The Maternal Mental Health Alliance recognises the importance of a supportive workplace environment in promoting good maternal mental health. Initiatives such as shared parental leave and flexible working can support this.

If you’d like to get involved in supporting World Mental Health Day, sign the pledge on behalf of your team to commit to being proactive in your support of mental health in the workplace. You can also raise awareness on social media by using the hashtag #WorldMentalHealthDay or #WMHD17.

You can find out more about World Mental Health Day by clicking here.