If you train your body daily, you’re less likely to develop physical illness, right? The same is true of proactively managing mental well-being.
At Linkmate, we do this by consistently sparking important conversations on the app through empathetic, peer-to-peer relationships. This way, people can feel accepted, heard and connected to the support they feel is right for them.
The point of proactive support like this is to empower people to understand when things seem off and comfortably turn to a trusted and trained peer to get that stuff off their chest, sooner rather than later.
This eases the burden on HR teams who tirelessly promote existing wellbeing services and initiatives and creates a continuous path of care from proactive to reactive support, ensuring that no employees are left behind.
In fact, 99% of HR decision-makers said proactively managing employees’ mental health is very much or somewhat a business priority in 2022 (Unmind, 2022).
Every company can embed a proactive wellbeing strategy – that serves the whole person, team and wider organisation – to complement existing services and initiatives in place.
Reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behaviour
Help employees better understand and support each other
Increase self-worth and resilience in the face of adversity
Improve the culture of the organisation and retain existing employees
Reduce costs associated with absenteeism, presenteeism, disability and workers’ compensation
Improve the organisation’s image, attract talented employees and fulfil corporate social responsibility obligations
Better Mates at Work is a program designed to educate and empower staff to be better peer supporters to their colleagues in the workplace, to curb emotional issues sooner and develop emotional resilience throughout the broader team and organisation.
We introduce the concept of peer support within the context of the workplace and highlight the power of purposeful storytelling to initiate compassionate conversations which raise awareness of mental health challenges and strengthen working relationships.
Practical tools to implement when supporting their peers
A deeper understanding of how to hold space for others
Awareness of any unconscious biases or judgement they may have
Knowledge of how to approach each conversation with an open heart and mind
Self-care techniques they can implement to fill up their cup
Empathy & active listening to initiate compassionate conversations
Real Stories at Work is a program designed to raise awareness of diverse lived experiences which highlight elements of strength, resilience and learning to encourage communities to overcome their challenges and ask for help when they need it. These workshops are tailored to key themes which have emerged in the workplace (e.g. burnout, stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, expressing mental health challenges to coworkers, etc.)
A deeper understanding of the nuances and complexities which make up the particular challenge discussed and how it impacts mental health
Knowledge of strengths-based approaches they can implement to tackle the issues they may be facing
Awareness of prevalent challenges facing other students and steps they can take to support their peers
Confidence knowing it’s okay to be vulnerable and to ask for help
If you want to enrich your diversity & inclusion initiatives within your organisation whilst boosting team morale through collaborative art therapy, then Kintsugi may be for you.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold.
Built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.
Linkmate is not for extreme or severe mental health issues.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, contact 13 11 14 (Lifeline Australia), free of charge. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.
