World Mental Health Day
This Thursday is World Mental Health Day with a focus on mental health in the workplace. So, what is mental health and how can employers support their teams?
Mental health is linked to our physical health
It’s how we feel, think and behave
It’s also our perception of the world and our self-esteem, confidence and resilience
It is important to recognise that there is a difference between normal life events and mental health issues – we will all face challenges in our lives from time to time.
If someone is struggling to cope, employers may see some of the following:
Drop in productivity and performance
Less engagement within the workplace
Making mistakes
Conflicts with colleagues, clients, customers etc
A change in appearance or behaviour
To support team members, managers and business owners can
Check in regularly with their team members
Listen to any concerns that they may have and offer support – sometimes just talking it through can help
Agree what support, adjustments they can make including working hours, responsibilities, work environment
Signpost employees to sources of support within the workplace – employee assistance programme, occupational health, wellbeing champions etc
Help the employee to identify what they can do to look after themselves – this can be empowering.
HR Solutions Yorkshire can support your business with developing a wellbeing strategy and training Mental Health First Aiders. To find out more please get in touch.
Sarah Darbyshire FCIPD
HR Consultant and Director
HR Solutions Yorkshire Limited
HR Strategy - Business Change - Management Development - Employee Relations - Board Advisor
01937 591577 | sarah@hrsolutionsyorkshire.co.uk | http://hrsolutionsyorkshire.co.uk
LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdarbyshirefcipd/
