Corps Security signposts second ‘Mental Health in the Security Industry’ event

Following a report in 2020 produced by leading academic Professor Mark Button that stated 40% of security officers questioned were presenting symptoms of PTSD, Corps Security hosted a mental health event calling on leaders in the industry to address the ongoing stigma around mental health in the UK security industry.

During the event, the company announced key pledges to address mental well-being awareness, which included education for managers and colleagues, hosted mental health events in central London and new signposting cards for all security officers.

The next event, to be held at the prestigious In and Out Military Club in London, will host Dr Tina Cartwright from the University of Westminster, representatives from veteran mental health charity Combat Stress and also representatives from leading workplace mental health specialist Thrive Mental Well-Being.

Corps Security’s CEO Mike Bullock and mental health advocate Chris Middleton will update guests on the progress of the pledges committed to back in May.

Maintaining the momentum

Andy Topp (sales director at Corps Security) commented: “We were delighted to see so many influential people from the industry join us in May when we launched our campaign to break the stigma around mental health. However, we must keep the momentum going to ensure this key issue affecting officers and colleagues remains front of mind.”

Topp noted: “The second event, which is to be held on International Mental Health Awareness Day, is our chance to show what has been done, but perhaps more importantly, commit to doing more in the next six months for the best interest of our industry.”

The event, entitled: ‘Mental Health in Security: Are We Doing Enough?’, will be held on Tuesday 10 October from 2.00 pm. Registration is free and open to security leaders and representatives of FM companies.

Tickets are limited and early registration is vital. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-in-security-are-we-doing-enough-tickets-714599886497?aff=oddtdtcreator