Source: XpertHR upfront Date: 05-07-2012 Publisher: XpertHR

Changing attitudes to mental health


With the abundance of guidance and research available, occupational health practitioners should now be well placed to help ease the stigma of mental ill health. 

  • Changing attitudes to mental health Organisations need to aim to provide a culture where people feel confident that the effects of a mental health condition can be discussed, understood and acted upon without fear of discrimination. 

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Are employers equipped to manage mental ill health? There is growing recognition that employers need to be better equipped to manage mental ill health in the workplace. There are a number of steps that they can take, such as training and support for line managers and awareness-raising campaigns. 

Benefits of mental health first-aid training We outline a specialised form of first-aid training that can improve support for staff suffering from mental ill health. 

Employee wellbeing policy Use this model policy to set out your company's commitment to managing staff health and wellbeing. 

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