Scott Armstrong

I am the founder of mentl - (mentl_space) a new platform that aims to tackle the stigma of #mentalhealth head-on. It's time for open, honest conversations.

[Scott Armstrong @Scottiehack]

Author, lecturer, mentor and now judge of 'the mentl awards 2024' 🏆

Thomas Erikson bestselling author of the Surrounded by-books, including Surrounded by Idiots

We're delighted to welcome Thomas on to our judging panel for 'the mentl awards 2024' 🏆

https://t.co/do9Qmu5jb9

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What impact would a four-day working week have on your life?

#Dubai launches pilot to trial a shorter week, and a 7-hour work day over summer.

#FutureOfWork #workculture

https://t.co/nrG867t9Ys

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Here is more than half a million reasons why #GCC organisations and individuals should enter 'the mentl awards 2024.

Be part of the inspiration at https://t.co/1Oop94GgPe

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #humanresources

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Our annual inspiring annual awards are back and bigger than ever 🌍✨ Open to the public sector, private companies, and inspiring individuals across the GCC, including the #UAE #KSA #Oman #Qatar #Bahrain #Kuwait

Enter 'the mentl awards 2024' today - https://t.co/1Oop94GgPe

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$1bn an hour.

That is the cost to the global economy through disengaged employees, says the @gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report. Disengagement costs 9% of the world's GDP, $8.9tn a year.

Discover the UAE, KSA & Mena cost...

https://t.co/mFlt1SolG0

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Are you addicted to your technology?

4 in every 5 who spoke to the Digital Wellbeing Global Survey 2024 which spanned 35 countries said they were.

We dive into the findings in the latest (and 50th) episode of the mentl space podcast.

https://t.co/puW1Uuh01W

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It's not you...

We're excited to announce a very special evening for 'the @mentl_space live' #podcast as we sit down with @DoctorRamani - New York Times best-selling author of 'It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People', and host of the 'Navigating Narcissism' podcast.

On Thursday, April 25, at LVL Wellbeing in Downtown Dubai, we'll be sitting down in front of a live audience to explore her work, her book, and of course, how to recognise narcissism and recover from it.

And, we'll joined in the conversation by special guest Dr. Vedrana Mladina, UAE Country Chapter Director of the Middle East Psychology Association.

You can be part of this free community event not to be missed and be part of the audience - but spaces are strictly limited.

To be part of the conversation email [email protected] today.

hashtag#mentalhealth hashtag#wellbeing hashtag#narcissism hashtag#mentalhealthmatters hashtag#narcissist

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What if we just didn't bother with well-being?

Seriously, what's your thinking here? Because I'm biased.

We didn't think about it decades ago and I know many bosses still would like to return to that time.

But then decades ago work-life balance was actually a possibility (to a degree), your line manager didn't reach into your home life but the tech didn't allow them to, now we know things are very different.

What do you think the true cost of not doing it is vs embracing compassion?

I love this conversation with Lamisse Muhtaseb, Purpose, Culture and Inclusion Lead, Middle East, @DeloitteME and a different way of looking at the ROI of caring for your people.

We sat down with 'the mentl space: live' recorded at the Wellbeing at Work World Summit in Dubai to explore family-friendly policies, particularly the 'returnity' programme at @Deloitte for new mums coming back to work.

Click the link https://t.co/1eXxI9vDTn to dive into this compelling conversation, and we even pulled out our '5 Ways Companies Can Support Working Parents' from the insights of Lamisse.

#wellbeing #wellbeingatwork #humancapital #humanresources #maternityleave #maternity #paternityleave #workingparents #parentinglife #professionalservices

Want to discover how #compassion can supercharge performance? @mentl is here to help, reach out at [email protected]

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Are you fearless?

In a world plagued by conflict and instability, finding ways to not just survive but thrive amidst chaos is a universal challenge.

So ‘the mentl space’ podcast turned to the wisdom of @Gelong_Thubten - best-selling author of Handbook for Hard Times, A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living for some insights on how to navigate the road ahead.

We sat down at the Emirates Literature Foundation Festival with the meditation teacher to the likes of Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch on Dr Strange, to get his unique perspective on coping with hardships and finding resilience in trying times.

As we reflect during this month, this is a compelling listen. Click https://t.co/HOcvglTvn5 to read / watch / listen to more.

#mentalhealth #wellbeing #meditation #monk #spirituality #stress #anxiety

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Suicidal thoughts, a detached sense of reality, and increased feelings of aggression towards others...

New research has sounded an alarm for parents thinking of giving their child a smartphone.

It’s a question that troubles many parents as their digitally native children grow older and inevitably ratchet up their requests, particularly as peer pressure levels rise at school.

However, findings in ‘The Mental State of the World in 2023’ published by the Global Mind Project from Sapien Labs which surveyed more than 500,000 people across 71 countries, suggest that the younger a child is given a smartphone the more likely they are to struggle with their mental health in later life.

mentl dives into the findings and examines how the UAE and Saudi Arabia fared in the global rankings, and looks at how the world is coping #postpandemic

Click the link https://t.co/aoX8Qangqu to find out more (and you can download the full research paper)

PS: If you are a UK expat you might want to look away....

QUESTION: Parents, what age do you think is the right age to give your child a smartphone?

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #childrensmentalhealth #parentinglife #smartphones #socialmedia

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$407,000....

That's how much more a man will earn over his career than a woman for doing exactly the same work.

I know many issues reinforce this inequity but as this year's theme for International Women's Day is #investinwomen can companies start with investing in the same wage for the same work? How can that be a hard sell inside board rooms?

Dads, I ask as a father, why should our amazing, inspiring daughters be paid less? Fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, #allyship begins with you.

Step up, speak out.

#equity #iwd2024 #internationalwomensday2024 @UN #wageparity #leadership #InclusionMatters

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"Don't let your personal life get in the way of your work"

I’d just offered to work 22 hours a day…that wasn’t enough apparently.

Three weeks later, despite the prestige, potential, and package of the role, I resigned.

For me, I wanted time to connect with my daughter. Seems I’m not alone, according to the latest @Cigna Vitality Study two-thirds of respondents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia ‘value time for themselves over a well-paid job’.

Talent retention is a huge factor for companies that want to thrive, and it's only one pillar of success. And yet outdated practices persist.

On the latest episode of ‘the mentl space’ podcast we dive into the findings of the study with Lianne Braganza D’Sylva, Chief Marketing Officer & Customer Experience Lead for Cigna Healthcare Middle East and Africa as we explore five ways you can improve well-being in your organisation.

Hit the link https://t.co/RkLL4C0SHo to listen / watch / learn.

#mentalhealth #wellbeingatwork #worklifeintegration #worklifebalance #talentacquisition #talentretention #humanresources #leadership #workplaceculture

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Vulnerability is a strength for leaders.

Let's be honest, isn't exhausting being at the top and pretending you know everything?

Don't you wish you could just let your guard down, just once, and ask your team for help?

Here's the thing, when you do you'll discover it doesn't make you look weak, in fact, it makes you a stronger leader.

Fantastic deep dive into this and so much more on 'the mentl space' #podcast with Lianne Braganza D’Sylva, Chief Marketing Officer & Customer Experience Lead with @Cigna Healthcare Middle East & Africa

If you are an organisation that wants to optimise performance by prioritising your people this is a must-listen.

Click https://t.co/RkLL4C0SHo to access Lianne's insights (we've also pulled out 5 ways you can improve workplace wellbeing).

Does your company want to make a change - let's talk at [email protected]

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #workplacewellbeing #workplaceculture #culturematters #workplacewellbeing #leadership

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What do you do when everything goes to hell?

That was the question I put to Thomas Erikson, best-selling author of ‘Surrounded by Idiots’ as ‘the mentl space’ podcast dove into his personal journey and the challenges he’d faced that led to him writing ‘Surrounded by Setbacks’.

While perhaps best known as ‘the idiot whisperer’, the most-translated Swedish author ‘still alive’, sat down with the pod at the Emirates Literature Festival to discuss his strategies for coping with setbacks, a deep dive on the nature of personal responsibility, and how he defines success.

Of course, we do delve into human behaviour and personality types. In his book (Idiots), Erikson categorises individuals into four distinct behavioral styles: Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue. Each colour represents different communication and interaction preferences (but you knew that already).

For more on the role of leadership (and self-leadership) and Erikson’s views on the world at large dive into this witty, poignant, touching, and insightful conversation.

Oh, and find out how he thinks Gen Z should be managed. Just click the link.

https://t.co/OQSUjVNJ33

#surroundedbyidiots #mentalhealth #workplaceculture #success #secretsofsuccess #wellbeing #leadership #leadershipcoaching #genz #thomaserikson

https://t.co/OQSUjVNJ33

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"Big goals, and fast deadlines - why do we set these for ourselves?"

Three-time Olympian, European gold medalist, two-time world silver medalist and ten-time British speed skating champion, @SarahJoLindsay wants to reframe the way we look at exercise to benefit our physical and mental health.

Writing for mentl the celebrity trainer and owner of @roar-fitness.com In London and Dubai shares seven simple hacks for managing body and mind.

Click https://t.co/OFiJPDEksR to dive into her insights.
#physicalhealth #physicalfitness #mentalhealth #bodyandmind #fitness #exercise

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We wanted to make a statement, that empathy, kindness and compassion should be championed.

We wanted 'the mentl awards 2023' to be bold, to send the message that talking about our mental health isn't something that should be hidden away but something we embrace.

At The St. Regis Downtown Dubai 'the mentl awards 2023' brought nearly 200 people together to achieve that goal....and what a night.

After the tireless work of our independent jury of judges, we honoured 45 people and projects making a difference to the mental health of our community.

My thanks to everyone who entered, judged, attended, enjoyed, clapped, cheered, and made it such a special occasion.

#mentlawards #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #community #awards #inspiration

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Together we thrive - !معاً نزدهر

A year ago on #WorldMentalHealthDay mentl's journey took a step forward with the humble launch of our English website.

Today we've recreated our launch video as we take another step forward and soft launch the beta version of our Arabic website.

If you are a thought leader, a clinician, an academic, a clinic, and you have content in Arabic to share we want to hear from you. Let's tackle the stigma of mental health together.

It's early days, our Arabic socials will follow too, and if you spot anything, let us know so we can improve, but today of all days we wanted to share this with you.

Click https://t.co/oxlZmuDOwD to explore and give us your feedback.

انضم إلى محادثتنا

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #culture الإرهاق#
الصحة الذهنية#

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We all have different experiences and expectations.

But, we all share similar challenges and difficulties.

And, we all need someone to talk to, to seek support from.

Naim Maadad - CEO and founder of @Gatesdxb - shares his view on the foundations for positive company culture in a special roundtable edition of 'the mentl space' podcast.

He joined Tapan Vaidya of PJP Investments Group (UAE, KSA, Jordan), Samantha R C Wood of @FooDivaWorld and Jessica Smith to dive into mental health in the #hospitality industry.

But honestly, isn't this something we need across all industries?

⭐ Does your company provide an open culture where you can talk? We want to hero these cultures in 'the mentl awards 2023'. The official deadline for entries is September 22 so don't delay.

👉 Click https://t.co/2ya42ueknL to learn more about or independent jury-led 'the mentl awards 2023' and how to enter - and to dive into this fascinating round table discussion.

Together we thrive.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #MentlAwards #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #financialsupport #stress

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We've come to expect service with a smile, but what about the people behind the smiles?

Behind the scenes, is there a mental health crisis in #hospitality?

🌍 In the 30th episode of 'the mentl space' #podcast we're bringing you a special roundtable edition that delves deep into the world of well-being in the industry. 🍽️🥂

🦸‍♀️ We've got an incredible lineup of guests, including the amazing Jessica Smith - Paralympic swimmer and motivational speaker.

💪 Joining her are industry titans like Naim Maddad - CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality - @@Gatesdxb - and Tapan Vaidya- CEO of PJP Investments Group (UAE, KSA, Jordan).

🌟 Plus we have the wisdom and insights of Samantha R C Wood, a renowned food writer and entrepreneur, the founder of @FooDivaWorld

Together, they share their wealth of experience and discuss the challenges and solutions in this vibrant industry.

🔍 Curious about the helicopter view of the industry? Want to know how to empower leaders and encourage open discussions about industry challenges?

Or maybe you're interested in the mental wellness aspect of the hospitality world?

🎉 Tune in to our latest episode for engaging conversations, valuable insights, and a whole lot of inspiration! 🎙️✨

🔗 Click https://t.co/2ya42ueknL to watch / listen / read now. Don't miss out on this enriching and eye-opening discussion. 🎧💡

#HospitalityIndustry #Inspiration #Wellbeing #ThoughtProvoking #Motivation #Leadership #DiversityInclusion #PodcastCommunity #mentlawards #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters