We have put together some handy tips to help everyone make the space:

• Check in with your colleagues and ask them how they’re doing. Host a coffee morning or group lunch, have a conversation and listen to what you hear.
• Try some ‘ice breaking’ exercises to get people comfortable with the concept of telling stories and relating experiences. Learn something new about each other: favourite music, films, animals or food.
• This could also be a good opportunity to talk about what helps you to maintain your wellbeing or de-stress. Use a space in your office, intranet or social media to share tips and advice for others based on your own experience.
• Set up a pledge board in the office. Pledge boards are for staff to write out simple, easy-to-achieve commitments around mental health. For example: I pledge to ask my colleagues to go for a walk at lunch once a week to catch up and take in some fresh air.

For more information on how to tackle mental health stigma, visit: changeyourmindni.org