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Ask the expertsThursday, May 7th, 2009
Every week our team of experts – drawn from the London Mental Health and Employment Partnership – will attempt to answer one of your questions. Please note, we’re afraid we’re not able to respond to clinical or specific legal questions. To submit a question please just click the button below. What can an employer do if someone becomes ill at work?Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Where someone needs support, this section discusses how managers and employees can work together to ensure that it is flexible to suit varying health needs. Remember – it is discriminatory to make assumptions about people’s capabilities, their potential for promotion or the amount of sick leave they are likely to need, on the basis of their illness. People with mental health problems should be treated in exactly the same way as any other member of staff unless they ask for help or demonstrate clear signs through their performance or behaviour that help is needed. What can employers do to promote good mental health in the workplace?Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Sometimes people do not know that healthy choices they can make, like eating a balanced diet, can protect their mental health in the same ways as their physical health. When someone does develop a problem, they may not recognise it as such or seek help at an early stage. Staff and employers will benefit from a greater awareness. What are mental health problems?Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Stress A useful definition of stress is provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE): “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.” |
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Have you got a question about Mental Health and Employment, either as an employer or employee / job seeker?
Most people who have ongoing mental health problems can continue to work successfully – without or with or only minimal support.
Your first step to improving mental health and well-being of people at work is to talk to staff so they become more aware of the issues that might have an impact on their well-being.
Thank you for question. We break down mental health problems accordingly:
