Mental health is also safety

At Stena Metall, safety is part of how we work every day. We identify risks, follow procedures and look out for the people around us. But a safe workplace is about more than preventing accidents.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we want to highlight an important aspect of workplace safety that is sometimes less visible: mental wellbeing. 

Supporting a culture of care

A healthy workplace is something we create together. 

As colleagues, we can look out for one another and make it easier to talk about how we’re doing. As leaders, we can create space for honest conversations, listen and support a healthy balance between performance and recovery. And as individuals, we can recognize our own limits, make time to recover and reach out when we need support.

"There's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health, but what matters is creating an environment where support is available and asking for help feels normal" - Christoffer Holmström, Group Compliance Officer for health and safety at Stena Metall.

Small habits matter

Supporting mental wellbeing starts with the everyday habits that help us stay well.

Taking a proper break. Getting some fresh air. Moving during the day. Creating space between work and home. Making time to recover. Setting reasonable boundaries. Talking to people we trust. 

Small actions may seem simple, but they can help us manage pressure and maintain energy over time. 

Sometimes, the most important action is simply to pause and ask yourself:

How am I doing right now – and what do I need?