Supporting Employees with Mental Health: Best Practices

Implementing Reasonable Adjustments

After an employee discloses a mental health issue:

• Consider reasonable adjustments, such as flexible appointment times.
• Offering support can encourage further disclosure and discussion.
• Trust is crucial in building a supportive environment.
• Understand your limitations and respect the employee's preferences for support.

Signposting to Support Groups

Guiding employees to appropriate support groups:

• Knowledge of available support groups is beneficial.
• Always refer to established support resources; avoid diagnosing.

Promoting a Supportive Workplace Culture

Creating an open and supportive workplace:

• Establish activities and groups that promote mental well-being.
• Provide options for healthy food and drink choices.
• Encourage breaks away from desks to maintain well-being.
• Promote transparency where employees feel comfortable discussing mental health.
• Emphasize that it's acceptable to disclose mental health issues and talk about them.