Mental Health In The Workplace

Understanding the Mental Health Continuum and its significance in the workplace Mental health isn’t binary. It doesn’t fit neatly into categories like 'well' or 'unwell.' Instead, it exists on a continuum: a dynamic spectrum that reflects fluidity, showing that mental health can change over time and that people can move among states of mental wellbeing regardless of mental illness. This continuum illustrates that individuals diagnosed with a mental illness can still experience high levels of general mental wellbeing: for example, someone with a diagnosed mental illness who is managing well through medication, supportive relationships, and effective coping strategies can lead a very healthy life, while someone without a diagnosed mental illness may exhibit low levels of mental wellbeing. In between lies a wide range of experiences, from coping and surviving to struggling and needing support. Recognising that we all exist somewhere on this axis and can shift along it, depending on life circumstances and coping abilities, is crucial for employers and leaders. It enables us to: - Recognise signs - Create psychologically safe environments - Respond with empathy - Tailor support to individual needs - Reduce stigma around seeking help A mentally healthy workplace is not solely about crisis response; it involves proactive support, early intervention, and normalising conversations across the spectrum. By moving beyond labels and viewing mental health as a fluid, human experience, we can foster appropriate understanding and action. Have you observed the continuum in action in your workplace? #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #Culture #MentalHealthContinuum #PsychologicalSafety #EmployeeSupport

Today marks World Mental Health Day, a global reminder of the importance of mental wellbeing and the need for accessible, inclusive support for all. This year’s theme, “Access to Services,” resonates deeply with our ongoing commitment to helping organisations improve mental health in the workplace. Over the past months, we’ve been delivering Mental Health for Managers training, and one message stands out: It’s not the manager’s role to resolve a mental health issue. It is their role to create the conditions that reduce work-related stress, encourage open dialogue, and make conversations about mental health normal, easy, and stigma-free. Managers are not therapists - they are culture shapers. By fostering psychological safety, listening without judgment, and signposting well, they help build a workplace where mental health is supported, not sidelined. To support them in this, we’ve developed a dedicated Mental Health Services Resource, designed to help managers and individuals access the right support at the right time. Let’s make mental health part of everyday leadership and access to support real. https://lnkd.in/eZnuwR8u #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAtWork

It is understood that people who work within the UK Police Service experience elevated levels of anxiety & depression, with Police Care UK estimating that as many as 66% may have mental health issues, and 92% of 2024 Police Federation Pay & Morale Survey respondents saying that stress, low mood and anxiety had been caused or worsened by work. We have the solution.

🛑 Managers: Are you putting everyone else’s wellbeing before your own? Here’s the hard truth—you can’t support your team effectively if you’re running on empty. In our latest article, we explore: ✅ Why taking care of your own mental health isn’t just personal, it’s professional ✅ The neuroscience behind stress, resilience, and leadership ✅ How tools like Wellness Action Plans (WAPs) can transform your team’s wellbeing 💡 The advice that surprises most leaders? Put your own oxygen mask on first. And no, it’s not just a metaphor. It’s science-based, actionable, and essential in today’s workplace. ✨ If you lead people, manage a team, or support HR and wellbeing initiatives, this is a must-read. Read the full article #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthAtWork #HRLeaders #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeSupport #ManagerTraining #WellbeingStrategy #MHWApproach

Here we are at the start of an online training day with Devon & Cornwall, and Dorset Police! Today’s Mental Health for Managers training is all about empowering leaders with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support their teams — from nurturing a positive environment and understanding mental health, to spotting early signs and responding in the right way. It’s fantastic to see so many leaders committed to prioritising wellbeing in the workplace ➡️ What’s one thing you think makes the biggest difference in supporting mental health at work? 👇 #MentalHealthAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagerTraining #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthInTheWorkplace

“High-Functioning” Doesn’t Mean Someone is OK Some people can be high-achieving, productive, and engaged—and still be struggling. High-functioning anxiety & depression are real. They often look like: 🔹 Perfectionism & overworking 🔹 Avoiding delegating because “it’s easier to do it myself” 🔹 Feeling overwhelmed but unable to say “no” Just because someone seems fine, doesn’t mean they don’t need support. #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipMatters #EndTheStigma #BurnoutPrevention 💬 What’s one thing workplaces can do to better support “high-functioning” employees?

Mental Health Training for Leaders: A Must, Not a “Nice-to-Have” Would you promote a manager who had zero training in financial management? Probably not. So why are so many managers promoted without any training in mental health and people management? 🔹 80% of employees would rather talk to their manager about work stress than HR. 🔹 But 60% of managers say they don’t feel equipped to support struggling employees. #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipMatters #EndTheStigma #BurnoutPrevention 💡 Should mental health training be mandatory for all managers? What do you think?

The Workplace Mental Health “Illusion” Most companies today have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). But here’s the uncomfortable truth: 🚨 Less than 5% of employees actually use them. If mental health support exists on paper but not in practice, then it’s not support—it’s an illusion. ✅ Does your team know how to access mental health support? ✅ Do your managers encourage open conversations? ✅ Are employees using your wellbeing initiatives—or avoiding them? #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipMatters #EndTheStigma #BurnoutPrevention 💡 If not, what needs to change? Let’s discuss 👇