The Other 51 Weeks: Rethinking Community and Mental Health
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- May 12th 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week shines a spotlight on community, but what about the other 51 weeks of the year? In this episode, we unpack why real mental health support requires more than awareness campaigns and ask what community really means in the modern workplace. With insights from CIPD research and years of frontline experience, we explore why so many people feel disconnected, how workplaces can respond more meaningfully, and what it truly takes to build a culture where everyone feels they belong.
🎧 Key Topics:
- What workplace community really means
- CIPD findings on conflict, isolation and mental health
- The limitations of awareness campaigns
- Building connection through everyday leadership
🚨 Did You Know?
According to CIPD’s Good Work Index, many employees who experience workplace conflict never report it, leading to increased isolation, disengagement and missed opportunities for early intervention.
🔑 Actionable Takeaways:
- Focus on connection, not campaigns
- Respond to root causes, not symptoms
- Create consistency, not just visibility
- Ask what you’re doing when no one is watching
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What does community look like for you beyond awareness week? Connect with us on social media or drop us a message. Let’s keep the conversation going — all year round.
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