Most people who have ongoing mental health problems can continue to work successfully – without or with or only minimal support. 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 [...]
What can employers do to promote good mental health in the workplace?
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. Sometimes people do not know that healthy choices they can make, like eating a balanced diet, can protect their mental health [...]
What are mental health problems?
Thank you for question. We break down mental health problems accordingly: 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.” People can also experience stress when too few demands are made on them. [...]
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Have you got a question about Mental Health and Employment, either as an employer or employee / job seeker? 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 [...]
