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Skip to main contentBreak the Stigma (BtS) is a frontrunner in the social movement to improve understanding and support for those impacted by mental illness at work.
Break the Stigma has grown, from a local support and campaign group, to become a powerful national Home Office community and a fundamental element in the Home Office Inclusive by Instinct Strategy.
Break the Stigma’s passion and achievements have been rewarded recently, being formally recognised as a Home Office Staff Support Network. This means that the future for the group is assured and positive, as well as confirming the employer’s commitment to Break the Stigma’s cause.
The Vision is:
to create a Home Office where wellbeing is actively promoted by all managers and staff, where mental health is considered with parity to physical health, and where no member of staff would feel stigmatised or discriminated against if they were to disclose a mental health issue.
Break the Stigma’s 4 formal aims are as:
Work is overseen by a strong BtS Board, who are especially involved members of the normal Home Office workforce, and conducted through numerous popular BtS Buddy Groups. The focus of the Buddy Groups is shaped according to the area members’ specific needs. Members also have a strong presence at staff events, providing Wellbeing insight and tailored presentations towards achieving and developing Break the Stigma Goals.
Break the Stigma work alongside:
“Break the Stigma and buddy groups like yours are establishing a culture in the Home Office wherein staff feel valued, respected and feel freer to admit and talk about their mental health conditions. This helps lift the taboo of mental ill health and everyone benefits from it.”
“…because of you, I was able to open a wellbeing room at our work location and run mindfulness sessions and regular Time to Talk events. I want to write more but my words cannot articulate my appreciation to you both. Please continue doing what you have been.”
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