World Mental Health Day at Neg Earth Lights

The Link Between Nutrition and Wellbeing 

The 10th of October marked World Mental Health Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and encouraging support for those who may be struggling. To mark the occasion, we welcomed nutritional therapist Nicola Moore to Neg Earth to deliver an engaging workshop exploring the connection between nutrition and wellbeing. What we eat can have a significant impact on our physical health and overall mental wellbeing, making nutrition an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

With a large proportion of our workforce based in the warehouse and carrying out physically demanding roles, we felt it was important to provide practical guidance on how to properly fuel both body and mind. Nicola shared valuable insights on topics including overcoming the mid-afternoon slump and making sustainable dietary choices that support long-term wellbeing. Staff also had the opportunity to speak with Nicola one-to-one, receiving personalised advice tailored to their individual needs.

Interested in learning more about Nicola’s services or booking a workshop for your organisation? You can find out more and get in touch via her website here: https://www.nicola-moore.com/about

Putting It into Practice 

To complement the workshop, we also invited Pink Cactus to Neg Earth to serve authentic Mexican cuisine. Staff were able to choose from a selection of tacos and burritos, bringing everyone together to enjoy a hearty lunch while putting some of Nicola’s advice on balanced meals into practice. It was a great opportunity to continue the conversation around wellbeing in a relaxed and social setting.

Supporting Mental Health All Year Round 

At Neg Earth, supporting mental health isn’t limited to a single day of awareness. The health and wellbeing of our people is embedded into the foundations of our business, and we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels supported.

Earlier this year, we also marked Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of activities designed to support holistic wellbeing and encourage colleagues to take time for themselves. These included: an onsite Pilates class, massages, and a mindful calligraphy workshop. By investing in initiatives that support both mind and body throughout the year.

Our Wider Wellbeing Initiatives 

Putting our people at the centre of everything we do is fundamental to our culture. We support our employees through a range of ongoing initiatives, including trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available to provide guidance and support, a partnership with Music Support to help those working within the music industry, and facilities such as an on-site gym and complimentary breakfast bar to encourage healthy daily habits. Throughout the year, we also take part in activities that strengthen connections across the business, from our monthly ‘Tea and Talk’ sessions, where colleagues can come together for open and meaningful conversations over tea and cake, to a variety of events that celebrate and give back to the wider community, including International Women’s Day initiatives, company-wide social events and local environmental projects, such as litter-picking. Together, these initiatives reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and people-focused workplace where wellbeing is embedded in the fabric of the business and remains a key consideration in everything we do.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please visit Music Support at: helpline@musicsupport.org for advice and support.

Interested in seeing what else we got up to during Mental Health Awareness Week? Read our blog: https://negearth.co.uk/taking-action-for-mental-health-awareness-week/

If you’d like to learn more about life at Neg Earth and explore current opportunities, visit our careers page: https://negearth.co.uk/negearthcareers/