Hollistic health, centred on inner wellness
A Dara Knot Wellness blog
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about mental health issues. This year’s theme, “It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace,” underscores the urgent need to address the growing mental health crisis affecting professionals worldwide. And while one day of mental health discussion sometimes feels like a day of shouting into a maelstrom, anything that highlights and supports the end of stigma is a good thing. And it doesn’t mean we need to stop talking about it after the 10th of October.
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, mental health has become a critical concern. The relentless pressure to meet deadlines, the constant connectivity, and the blurring lines between work and personal life have taken a toll on employees’ mental well-being. With ever increasing pressure for people to come back into the workplace after the pandemic too, things can feel a lot to handle, and it’s difficult to talk about – the fear of losing the job that you’re in, the stigma of not keeping up while others appear to be, and the cost of living crisis have all contributed to a higher stress, more prone to illness workforce.
D Kai Wilson-Viola is an author, activist and lifelong learner. She believes in open, honest communication and holistic wellness that looks not only at how fit you are, but how fit your mind and emotions are in with it. A survivor with CPTSD and anxiety, Kai offers help and her shoulder to anyone that needs it.
When not managing blogs or coding, Kai can be found training at LudoSport, writing books of her own, editing for others, formatting and playing computer games. She has two cats and has been in a long term relationship for over 20 years.
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