Short fuse, anger, and a tendency to withdraw. These are some of the barriers that block men’s chances of getting help when they are struggling or stressed. In Denmark, about one in seven men struggle. And if he needs help, it often requires a proactive approach.
Today, the world marks World Mental Health Day, and we in Howdy are also celebrating something special: it is precisely nine years since Howdy was launched, thereby commemorating our anniversary.
One vital arm of our preventive machinery is the Howdy Response Team. These success stories exemplify the value, effectiveness and reach of Howdy’s Response Team.
Here, we will review what the research – including our own HowdyData – shows about mental health during different seasons and discuss what you can do to maintain employee wellbeing all year round.
We are increasing the flexibility of the Howdy Body Response Team. We are making the conversations with our physiotherapists much more optional and accessible even when registering mild or moderate pain.
The EU Commission intends to equate mental health with physical health in a new plan presented in Brussels on June 7. The plan encourages EU countries to improve their ability to identify mental health issues early, both among the workforce and among children and young people.