WHAT IS PSYCHED?

PSYCHED is an initiative of Cork Healthy Cities and Counties, supported by Healthy Ireland, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, the Health Service Executive, University College Cork and community workplace partners. We want workplaces to get PSYCHED about mental health and wellbeing!

PSYCHED AIMS

To stimulate conversations in the workplace leading to a better understanding of mental health

To encourage employers to engage with staff to promote and foster mental health in the workplace by setting goals for positive improvement

To celebrate commitment, good practice and innovation in mental health promotion in the workplace through participation in the Annual PSYCHED Celebration event.

OUR GOAL

To stimulate conversation that promotes better understanding of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

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WHY GET PSYCHED?

Just like our physical health, our mental health can vary from day to day. Learning about mental health in the workplace helps to develop working environments that are supportive, nurturing and open to growth and change.

We invite workplaces to get PSYCHED. Whatever your activities, no matter how big or small, join in to share good practice, ideas and workplace initiatives that support mental wellbeing

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

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Information

Look at the information on this site about ways to get PSYCHED at work. Small things make a big difference. Decide to become PSYCHED about your workplace!

Inspiration

Get inspiration from workplaces that have participated in PSYCHED here [link to Testimonials page] and check out the PSYCHED survey Psyched survey infographic:

Download

Download our 5 Steps to Workplace Mental Health Promotion

Discuss

Talk to colleagues to start the conversation about what a PSYCHED, mental health promoting workplace means to you. Discuss what your workplace might like to do and send examples of initiatives you are running in your workplace to share your good ideas and experience with other businesses.

Join

Join the PSYCHED community to share ideas, collaborate at workshops, attend events, submit your PSYCHED activity and participate in the annual PSYCHED celebration.