Mental Health

Mental health in the workplace applies to more than instances of medical diagnoses. All of us experience highs and lows in life, and an inclusive workplace is prepared to work with its employees when difficulties arise, as well as provide an environment which encourages the mental health on the job. Inclusive Employers explains:

  • mental health awareness and its relevance to the workplace;
  • adjustments, beyond accessibility, and the law;
  • best practice and useful links.

Here's a taste of what you'll read as a member on our website...

Mental Health | Mental health awareness at work | The likelihood that someone you work with, or are about to employ, has experienced a period of mental ill health is relatively high. Typically, one in four people will experience mental il health at some point each year and at any one time one in six workers can be experiencing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress-related problems. Fifty per cent of long term absences from work are due to mental health issues. Our day-to-day working practices can cause someone's mental health to deteriorate and in the worst cases, cause the person to have to leave employment. Once someone with a mental health condition has left employment, the chances of them returning to work are greatly reduced - fewer than 40% of employers would consider employing someone with a mental health problem and people with mental health problems have the highest level of unemployment at 80% among any disabled group (Rethink). Ensuring that you create an inclusive environment for your colleagues with mental health conditions is a vital part of your commitment to becoming an inclusive employer.

As a member, you'd get access to the full contents and other benefits, including supplementary inclusive policy templates and how-to guides on a range of topics, which make rights, responsibilities and legislation easy to understand and accessible for both HR teams and employees. They're free for members to download and available for non-members to purchase.

Members also enjoy free and reduced rate tickets to our events, including an introduction to inclusion and interactive sessions exploring inclusion and diversity, which can be tailored for in-house delivery. We'll keep you updated on the top news on inclusion each week, monthly case law briefings and are always available to answer legal queries through our helpline. 

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