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.ukA Leadership Mental Health Advocate and Inspirational Speaker, Gary works with businesses and leadership teams to break the stigma and begin prioritising their own mental health and wellbeing. Reach out today to discover how Gary can support your team in cultivating a culture of wellbeing and effective leadership.