Tackling Mental Health in the Workplace
With Mental Health affecting a reported 350,000 people in work every year, it’s not surprising to find that there are concerns with employers approach to dealing with it.
I was pleased to see that the BBC have tackled this issue head on and interviewed people to see how to tackle it… watch below.
There’s a lot of tips given but the key points raised include:
- Consider putting a wellbeing action plan together before approaching your employer
- It’s not mandatory to disclose all mental health conditions to your employer but you could benefit from the support given
- Utilise services such as the Mind Legal Helpline where needed
There’s a huge movement around employers starting to tackle mental health challenges in the workplace and is positively changing the lives of many due to this.
Gary Parsons
https://garyparsons.ukGary Parsons is a Leadership Speakerand Business Mentor on a mission to redefine success in leadership. Drawing on his powerful SELF Framework, Gary helps leaders prioritise their own wellbeing because when leaders thrive, their teams do too. Through his talks, workshops, and mentoring, he equips leaders to set boundaries, elevate wellbeing, and lead with intention - proving that Selfish Leadership isn’t a weakness, it’s a strategy for sustainable growth. Reach out to explore how Gary can help your leaders perform better by putting themselves first, strategically.