Month: May 2020

What’s the best mental health initiative in the workplace? Whether you are starting out on your journey or have a well-established mental health strategy it is probably a question you’ve asked yourself at some point. Truth is, there is unlikely to be a one size fits all answer. What you choose to implement should be … Read more

In July 2017, a US web developer caused a Twitter debate about workplace attitudes towards mental health. It came as a result of an email to her boss entitled ‘Where’s Madalyn” she told colleagues: “I’m taking today and tomorrow to focus on my mental health. Hopefully, I’ll be back next week refreshed and back to … Read more

Thinking about creating a mental health policy or strategy at work and don’t know where to begin? You’re probably not alone. In this article, we’ll discuss how to create your own mental health at work policy in 5 simple steps.   Why is a mental health at work policy needed? The creation and application of … Read more

Although mental health is becoming much less of a taboo subject there is still an awful long way to go before everyone who is struggling feels comfortable talking about their mental health struggles. Here are 10 jaw-dropping mental health statistics that you need to be aware of.   Over a third of the public think … Read more

Have you ever, made a decision at work and perhaps forgot to consider how it might disadvantage someone with a mental health condition? How often have you had to follow disciplinary procedures when an employee’s attendance has been questioned rather than first seek to offer support? Sometimes people with mental health issues are treated poorly … Read more

In recent years it could be argued mental health has become slightly less of a taboo topic. Perhaps in part this has been down to many celebrity endorsements showing mental ill health doesn’t discriminate. Additionally, initiatives such as Time to Change, Mental Health First Aid, Every Mind Matters and Mates in Mind have all contributed … Read more

Worried you will do more harm than good? Concerned you’ll open a can of worms? Haven’t got a clue where to start? Perhaps these are questions you have been asking yourself about how to support the mental health of your workforce. The good news is it’s probably not as scary as you think. Mental health … Read more

Did you know that according to Mental Health at Work, only 10% of employees in the UK with a mental health issue feel confident in talking about their condition, particularly to their line manager? Equally as concerning, fewer than 25% of managers have been offered training to spot early warning signs of mental ill-health and … Read more

The very best organisations recognise the fundamental importance of supporting the health and wellbeing of their employees. But right now, 1 in 6 employees are dealing with a mental health issue, such as anxiety or depression, which is preventing them from performing at their best. There are many inexpensive adjustments you can implement that will … Read more