‘Live your best life’

Ben is marking World Mental Health Day by encouraging colleagues in the industry to access its range of services if they are struggling.

It has found that 50% of automotive workers are suffering with worry, stress, anxiety, low mood or depression, or loneliness. This has been exacerbated by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, quite apart from the challenges faced by the industry itself in terms of supply disruption, electrification and a lack of skills.

Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, said, “One free and confidential chat with Ben could help you to get back on track – we can connect you with the best tools and services that are tailored to help you to overcome whatever it is you’re facing. Whether it’s signing up to a SilverCloud (CBT) programme, counselling or talking therapies, life coaching or financial assistance, we have a range of services and support designed to empower people to improve their circumstances and face life’s challenges with hope and positivity.

“Everyone deserves to live their best life, and this shouldn’t be something that is brushed under the carpet. Problems that are bottled up can escalate and end up in a state of crisis, so we always recommend sharing your worries with a trusted, friend, colleague or family member – or with us via our free and confidential helpline.”