Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health workplace support is a range of initiatives and programs that employers can implement to help their employees manage their mental health and well-being.
Effective mental health workplace support is based on the following principles:
Fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable talking about their mental health and where they are supported by their managers and colleagues.
Employees should have access to confidential counselling and support services, either through their employer or through external providers.
Employees should be educated about mental health and well-being, including the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, as well as strategies for coping with stress and managing mental health at work.
Flexible working arrangements can help employees to manage their mental health and well-being by giving them more control over their work-life balance.
See below the key components of Mental Health Workplace Support which we are happy to discuss with you in more detail:
Key Components
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Mental Health Training for Managers
Wellness Programs
EAPs offer confidential counselling and support services to employees, as well as information and resources on mental health.
Training for managers on how to support employees with mental health challenges can help to create a more supportive workplace culture.
Stress management workshops can teach employees coping skills for managing stress at work.
Stress Management Workshops
Wellness programs can offer employees access to resources and activities that promote physical and mental health, such as gym memberships, yoga classes, and meditation workshops.
