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Around half of work-related ill health is down to stress, depression or anxiety with each person suffering taking an average of 15.8 days off work.
Why prioritise mental health and prevent work-related stress?
- it’s the law
- it’s good for business
- it’s the right thing to do
The law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress to support good mental health in the workplace by doing a risk assessment and acting on it. Failing to manage stress at work can cost employers in reduced productivity, sickness absence, or even losing a valued member of the team.
The Working Minds campaign has all the resources you need to make a change. You can get started in your own workplace, and you can share the resources to help others to thrive.
Upcoming dates for your diary include:
- 6 November: Stress Awareness Day UK
- 4 to 8 November: International Stress Awareness Week
Help us to reach as many workplaces as possible by sharing information about the Working Minds campaign on your channels and networks.
- raise awareness of the legal duty to include stress in risk assessments
- sign up to this ebulletin
- register for free online learning to access practical advice
If someone you work with is experiencing stress, they should be encouraged to talk to someone, whether it’s a manager, their trade union representative, GP or an occupational health team.
You may also want to signpost or access additional resources that might help. For example:
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NHS mind plan - answer 5 simple questions to get a personalised mental health action plan, with tips and advice on how to manage your own health and wellbeing
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Mind information and support - for information on helplines, local support services and advice on supporting others through difficult times
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