Table of Contents
1 Cover
2 Foreword
4 1 Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing Defining Mental Health and Wellbeing Dimensions of Wellbeing; Social and Spiritual Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing Wellbeing is Subjective Who Experiences Mental Ill-health and What Are the Causes? Defining Mental Ill-health Recognizing and Understanding Specific Mental Health Problems Stress Depression Anxiety Burnout Trauma Life Changes and the Impact on Mental Health and Wellbeing Grief and Mental Health
5 2 Is Work Good for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing? The Health and Safety Executive's Management Standards Review of the Health of Britain's Working Age Population Thriving at Work Review Work and Stress Investing in Employee Wellbeing and a Mentally Healthy Workplace
6 3 How to Be a Good Place to Work Take Stock Take Staff Wellbeing Seriously – From the Top Promote a Culture of Openness Around Wellbeing and Mental Health Inform Staff, Listen to Staff, and Involve Them with Decision-making Encourage a Healthy Work–Life Balance Provide Opportunities for Learning and Development Establish and Promote Positive Working Relationships and Social Activities Provide a Good Physical Work Environment
7 4 How to Look After Your Wellbeing at Work Establish and Maintain a Good Work–Life Balance Take a Proper Lunch Break Take a Holiday Flexible Working Manage Stressful Busy Periods at Work Know Your Limits. Be Assertive; Say No! Be Assertive About What You Want Get Help with Your Work Build Positive Relationships with Others Dealing with Bullying and Harassment Wellness Action Plans Break up Sitting Time; Get Moving Make the Best of a Bad Job; Make Your Job Work for You
8 5 Manage Your Mental Health at Work 1. Proactive Planning: Identifying What You Can Do to Avoid Episodes of Ill-health 2. Maintenance: Identifying What Will Help You Stay Well 3. Risk Management and Crisis Planning
9 6 Supporting Staff Experiencing Mental Health Problems Addressing the Stigma of Mental Ill-health Talking About Mental Ill-health Planning to Help Prevent a Deterioration in Mental Health How Should I Approach the Meeting with the Member of Staff? Wellness Action Plans Supporting Staff Through Ill-health and Back to Work Being Supportive When an Employee is Off Sick Preparing for an Employee's Return to Work Reasonable Adjustments and the Access to Work Scheme Building Resilience to Maintain Mental Health Risk and Crisis Management
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Websites, Books, and Resources
Health and Mental Health Organizations
Suicide Prevention
Work and Employment Advisory Organizations
Mental Health Training
Therapy (see pages 209–213 for more information about