World Mental Health Day Symposium
A Kelly Holding event in partnership with Infinite Mindcare
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The Concept
A half day conference to mark World Mental Health Day on FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER @ CAMANA BAY CINEMA from 9AM TO 2PM
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions led by Infinite Mindcare’s team of Masters and PhD CPAM-registered therapists. Every hour there will be six (6) sessions for attendees to choose from with topics such as
- The Compassion Prescription: The Simple Secret Behind a Joy-Filled Life;
- Carrying Grief: Learning to Live with Loss;
- The Edge of Overwhelm: How to Come Back to Yourself after Burnout; and
- Faith and Mental Health: Finding Hope and Healing
In between sessions there will be networking opportunities, mindful puzzles and games, head and neck mini massages and refreshments. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and work teams to get out of the office and still be in a productive environment.
The Agenda
2025 Schedule | World Mental Health Day Symposium
Background
On World Mental Health Day 2023 (WMHD), Kelly Holding Ltd. in partnership with Infinite Mindcare, hosted the first mental health symposium targeting the corporate community. The response from the target market was very positive and the decision was made for the symposium to become an annual event. The 2024 staging was a resounding success with more than double the attendance of the previous year.
The impact of mental health challenges in the workplace continues to increase. In the UK, work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 40% of all work-related illnesses in 2023-2024, leading to an estimated £21.6 billion in economic costs due to lost productivity. However, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England stated that organisations that implemented mental health training for managers observed a 30% reduction in mental health-related absences, emphasising the effectiveness of proactive support measures.
Similarly in the US, anxiety has become the leading mental health issue among workers, surpassing depression and stress. A study analyzing over 300,000 U.S. cases found that anxiety is now the top presenting issue in the workplace. One Forbes article (June 2024) stated that depression and anxiety contribute to the loss of 12 billion working days annually worldwide, costing the global economy approximately $1 trillion each year. Another article by the same publication (July 2024) said that investing in mental health yields significant returns; for every $1 invested, companies can see a $4 return in improved health and productivity.
Although similar data may not be readily available for the Cayman Islands, there is a growing concern for mental health within the healthcare and emergency medical services community. These groups have reported a surge in individuals requiring mental health care, leading to collaborative efforts to enhance service delivery.
It was with all these statistics in mind that the WMHD symposium was created.
Next Steps
If you are interested in partnering with us on this important event, please review our sponsorship deck below or email us at info@kellyholding.com.
Contact Us
Rhonda Kelly
T: (345) 623-8823
M: (345) 329-4480
