Supporting Mental Health - Every Day - At West Fraser
- dcb1960
- 17 hours ago
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Keen to prove that mental health is important all year around, West Fraser is shining a light on mental health resources and promoting a positive workplace environment. The permanent support systems available to all staff across the worldwide sites to support the teams' wellbeing include the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and the trained Mental Health First Aiders.
West Fraser's Cowie site has seen its first nine employees complete their mental health first aid course. They will act as a point of contact for an employee who is experiencing a mental health issue, and they can offer initial support through non-judgemental listening and signpost the employee to support services.
To promote positive mental health during May's mental health week, the North America teams took part in green-themed activities to bring everyone together in support of mental wellness. In addition, European employees were encouraged to join a company-wide step challenge alongside the North American counterparts, where, throughout the month, sites are working together to complete a virtual route connecting all West Fraser mills within their continent; all designed to promote not only physical activity but also teamwork and a shared focus on well-being. Reminders on how the teams can look after their mental health were circulated -
Volunteering
Swapping the car for walking; or parking further away.
Drinking at least seven glasses of water a day has a significant impact on mental clarity.
Doing exercise increases endorphins and reduces cortisol; dance classes, park runs, or gentle runs.
Sleeping; and switching off the 'electronics' at least two hours before bed.
Eating more fruit and vegetables.
Giving yourself mental rest breaks through the day is proven to have a significant impact on mental health.
Gardening and feeling the benefits of the great outdoors.
For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit https://uk.westfraser.com