Did you know? (Information from WHO)
“Have you considered mental health being a safety implication when working on lifts”?
At The Lift Industry Mental Health Charter we believe the ‘Health’ in the words Health and Safety includes a person’s mental health. A persons’ mental health is a personal condition, which can require a personal approach and sometimes independent services outside of their company is preferable to the individual. The Lift Industry Mental Health Charter have put together some useful links and services below which are independent and in most cases free to use!
A network of organisations promoting positive mental health and rights-based mental health care across Europe.
Resources Archive Archives - Mental Health Europe
The 024 helpline provides a place for people to talk, on the phone, through their depression or suicidal thoughts or similar issues that are concerning them. This is an initiative funded by the national government and operates 24 hours a day.
SOS Help is an English-language emotional support line for the international community in France. Callers choose to contact us for a variety of reasons. We value all calls – and callers – equally
SOS Amitié is a French federation of several regional charitable organizations aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout France, often through their telephone helpline.
The largest grassroots mental health organisation in the U.S. Offers education, advocacy, and support.
HelpLine-Resource-Directory.pdf
Promotes mental health and prevention, early identification, and intervention
Crisis services | Mental Health America
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) works to advance research, build community, and raise awareness to support the nearly 30 million Americans who will experience an eating disorder in their lifetimes.
Find Eating Disorder Treatment Options Near You or Online | NEDA
We are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.
PTSD: National Center for PTSD Home
DBSA in-person and online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope.
ADAA's mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
A leading mental health and addiction teaching hospital in Toronto
Substance use and mental ill health - Centre for Mental Health
As part of a collaboration between the University of Guelph and McGill University, we are a non-profit outreach initiative providing information and resources about self-injury to those who self-injure, those who have recovered, and those who want to help.
A national helpline offering free, confidential support for young people via phone, text, or live chat.
A non-profit focused on treating depression among women in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly using group therapy.
Africa's largest mental health support and advocacy group, offering helplines and educational programmes.
We are committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness through education, training, and providing access to cost-effective, high-quality care.
Offers support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
crisis support and suicide prevention service, similar to Samaritans
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
Focuses on youth mental health and wellbeing across Australia
Over 1.1 million people in Australia are living with an eating disorder; countless others are dissatisfied with their bodies. Less than a third of those living with an eating disorder receive treatment or support. Butterfly is here to help.
Phoenix Australia is an expert in trauma-related mental health and wellbeing. For over 25 years, we have been Australia’s National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health and internationally recognised leaders in our field. We are committed to driving forward the mental health agenda both at home and abroad.
We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We exist so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and has the largest concentration of youth mental health researchers, clinicians and educators in the world. Its work integrates cutting-edge global research, policy and education with evidence-based clinical care.
We are one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organisations.
A free service for anyone feeling down, anxious, or who just needs someone to talk to.
A global platform sharing mental health resources
A global community aiming to improve services for people with mental health problems, especially in low-income countries
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects
We are a small national charity whose work is mostly carried out by volunteers (including the trustees). Our aims are to: Raise awareness of the diversity of voices, visions and similar experiences, Challenge negative stereotypes, stigma and discrimination, Help create more spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to talk freely about voice-hearing, visions and similar sensory experiences, Raise awareness of a range of different ways to manage distressing, confusing or difficult voices.
The International Stress Management Association [ISMAUK] is a registered charity and the lead professional body for workplace and personal stress management, supporting good mental health, wellbeing and performance. We are dedicated to promoting sound knowledge and best practice, nationally and internationally.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.
Works in low- and middle-income countries to support those with mental illness and epilepsy, combining health treatment with livelihood and community support.
If you reflect on our industry there are pressures in every area which can impact a persons’ working and personal life. These impacts can increase or cause Anxiety/Depression or workplace stress. Some of the roles and tasks listed below can create these pressures for staff, such as, but not limited to:
Field Staff Pressures:
Office And Management Pressures
Above are only some of the pressures which can create health issues such as Anxiety, Depression and workplace stress within our industry. If you need assistance then please see the contact links above or contact us on the link below to find out more about the charter.
The Lift Industry Mental Health Charter - Support Now
The Photography Movement is a non-profit organisation, founded to help all humankind express their feelings and emotions around mental health through the medium of photography.
A recently launched campaign with Harlequins rugby players using their ears to promote how to be a better listener. It’s called ‘Lend an Ear’ Geddit.
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