Mental health and employment

The positive link between good mental health and employment is proven. Many people are unemployed due to illness and disability and many others become unwell after prolonged periods of unemployment. Some people are working in environments detrimental to their health and others may need support from their employer to manage their mental health.

In this section we provide information about resources and services to support you whether you are in work or unemployed, and whether your health is the cause or result of your problems.

There is advice on Finding a Job or Keeping a Job, as well as Legal information including The Disability Discrimination Act.

There is also an employers resource centre – an essential guide to mental health and work with advice for employers.

If you have some content that you’d like to submit, or other feedback, please go to the Get Involved section.

Employment support services

Working for Wellness has led the investment of £5m in employment support services embedded in psychological therapies services in the Capital. Click here to find your local IAPT service to find support in your area.

Direct.gov.uk

This comprehensive government website offers wide ranging information covering employment, disability, benefits and a great deal more:

Directgov gives you easy access to government information and services. It uses simple language and presentation across the web, TV and mobile. Content is written in plain English, and you can read most of it in Welsh. Directgov works closely with government departments to bring information for the public all together in one place.