The Thriving from The Start (TFTS) Network is a mental health network, for young professionals run by young professionals.
The network aims to help young people to thrive in the workplace through regular online and in person events, as well as resources, which focus on topics that impact them, including unhealthy perfectionism, burnout, geopolitical events and financial wellbeing.
With support from the MindForward Alliance team, The Thriving From The Start Network is run by a Committee of professionals in their early careers. It aims to:
Challenge mental health stigma:
normalise conversations about mental health for young professionals through events and storytelling
Increase mental health literacy:
increase young people's understanding of their own mental health at work and how it can be supported
Offer peer support:
give young people the opportunity to connect with other young professionals in their situation
Support businesses:
facilitate a feedback loop between young professionals and leadership to increase understanding and drive change