As we are coming to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s an important time to reflect on the significance of mental wellbeing in our personal and professional lives. Mental health awareness is crucial, not just during this dedicated week, but throughout the year. It highlights the need for support, understanding and proactive measures to maintain mental health, which is why we at Wild Thang are taking significant steps to support our team.

Great Numbers To Call For Any Required Mental Health Help 

We are thrilled to announce some significant steps forward in our commitment to employee wellbeing at Wild Thang. We have signed a partnership with MindClass, who have created a groundbreaking mental health platform. Additionally, two of our amazing team members, Simon,Screenprint Manager, and Stacey Kirk, Sales Manager, have recently completed their mental health first aider training. This was  organised by our partners health at work and delivered by Wellbeing First Aid, marking a new era in our approach to workplace wellness.

Certificates Awarded To Our Wild Thang Staff 

In 2024, we wanted to really focus on our team's health and wellbeing. This collaboration and training underscore our dedication to nurturing a healthy, supportive and productive work environment for our team of over 50 dedicated professionals.

Stacey Putting Our Mental Health Posters Up Around Wild Thang HQ

MindClass, a fellow Liverpool-based innovator, offers a comprehensive suite of mental health and wellbeing resources tailored to the modern workplace. Their platform provides an extensive library of courses on a variety of mental health topics, accredited by the prestigious Royal Society for Public Health. This includes an essential course on Mental Health Awareness, designed to empower our team with knowledge and tools to support their mental health journey.

Simon Screenprint Manager and Stacey Kirk Sales Manager

We are incredibly proud of both Stacey and Simon, who undertook the Mental Health First Aider training. A huge thank you to health at work for organising our training which was Carried out by Wellbeing First Aid! This training included extensive modules on recognising mental health issues, providing initial support and guiding colleagues towards appropriate professional help. Their new expertise not only allows them to support our team but also helps them manage their own mental health for the long term.

Mind Mental Health Awareness Week Reminders 

The timing of our partnership and training is particularly meaningful as we ramp up activities for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. These initiatives are just the beginning of our enhanced focus on mental wellbeing, emphasising the importance of proactive mental health support in the workplace.

MindClass Business Mental Health Statistics

At Wild Thang, supporting our team is central to everything we do as an organisation. There is clear evidence that investing in mental health interventions benefits companies financially. With the costs of poor mental health to UK employers reaching up to £117.9 billion annually, the return on investment is clear. For every £1 spent, employers can see returns of £5 in reduced absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover.

Simon Putting Our Mental Health Posters Up Around Wild Thang HQ

We urge all our staff to explore the resources available through MindClass or speak to Simon and Stacey whenever they feel the need to take proactive steps towards maintaining and improving their mental health.

MindClass Client Graphic 

A big thank you to both MindClass and Wellbeing First Aid for delivering the mental health first aider training. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier and more resilient team, which is the Wild Thang Way. Take a look at the links below to some great mental health foundations as well as what we are up to at Wild Thang!

MindClass Mental Health Awareness Foundation Health At Work Wellbeing First Aid Mind Get in Touch