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Mental health

Work can have a significant impact on people’s mental health. Employers can help to foster a mentally healthy workplace, for example by taking action to prevent and manage stress and training line managers on mental wellbeing.


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    • OH service delivery

    How can OH start difficult conversations about loneliness?

    by Professor Lynda Holt 3 Aug 2022
    by Professor Lynda Holt 3 Aug 2022

    Loneliness can be a difficult conversation to have at work, but occupational health professionals are often ideally placed to help staff open up.

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    CPD: supporting the health needs of university staff

    by Dr Siobhan Wray and Professor Gail Kinman 1 Aug 2022
    by Dr Siobhan Wray and Professor Gail Kinman 1 Aug 2022

    Mental health and burnout are rife within UK universities, with the higher education sector failing to meet minimum standards for...

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    CPD activities: supporting the health needs of university staff

    by Anne Harriss 1 Aug 2022
    by Anne Harriss 1 Aug 2022

    These CPD activities are designed to complement the CPD article, The health needs of university staff. 

    • Stress
    • HR software
    • Mental health

    Could legacy tech be impacting workers’ health?

    by Simon Johnson 29 Jul 2022
    by Simon Johnson 29 Jul 2022

    Employees feel more comfortable than ever talking about their mental health, but one of the key drivers of disengagement is...

    • Stress
    • Mental health
    • Latest News

    Ensuring mental health conversations don’t overstep boundaries

    by Lou Campbell 26 Jul 2022
    by Lou Campbell 26 Jul 2022

    Conversations about mental health can sometimes do more harm than good if managers and HR are not trained appropriately.

    • Stress
    • Fit for Work
    • Anxiety

    Managing loneliness among lone workers and those on sick leave

    by Kate Field 25 Jul 2022
    by Kate Field 25 Jul 2022

    Loneliness is a common problem among lone workers and those on long-term sick leave. What does occupational health need to know?

    • NHS
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Occupational Health

    ‘Patchy’ mental health services failing ethnic minority communities

    by Nic Paton 11 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 11 Jul 2022

    People from minority communities trying to access support for mental ill health often find it hard to navigate their way through the system, a charity has said.

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Financial wellbeing

    Cost of living crisis fuelling stress, anxiety and depression

    by Nic Paton 11 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 11 Jul 2022

    As employees grapple with the rising cost of living, mental health concerns including stress, anxiety and depression are rising.

    • Fit for Work
    • Depression
    • Occupational Health

    NICE sets out new guideline on managing depression

    by Nic Paton 8 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 8 Jul 2022

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published its first new guideline in 12 years on identifying, treating...

    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Occupational Health

    Half of employees struggle to switch off on holiday

    by Nic Paton 8 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 8 Jul 2022

    With the summer holiday season looming, research from recruitment firm Glassdoor has found that nearly half of employees (47%) struggle...

    • Stress
    • Age discrimination
    • Latest News

    ‘Low flight risk’ designer wins £100k age discrimination claim against Superdry

    by Rob Moss 5 Jul 2022
    by Rob Moss 5 Jul 2022

    A fashion designer considered unlikely to leave her role by Superdry management has been awarded £96,200 after successfully claiming she...

    • Blood pressure
    • Conditions
    • NHS

    NHS to push expansion of health checks in community

    by Nic Paton 1 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 1 Jul 2022

    NHS England has unveiled plans to expand access to health checks in the community, including, potentially, in betting shops and sports clubs.

    • Hybrid working
    • Coronavirus
    • Occupational Health

    Business leaders urged to prioritise wellbeing as we emerge from pandemic

    by Nic Paton 1 Jul 2022
    by Nic Paton 1 Jul 2022

    Report urges business leaders to measure employee wellbeing to help improve health and productivity.

    • Civil Service
    • Stress
    • Bullying and harassment

    MP seeks action on Passport Office’s ‘toxic’ working culture

    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jun 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Jun 2022

    Morale is at an 'all-time' low at HM Passport Offices, amid allegations of bullying and poor wellbeing.

    • Stress
    • Financial wellbeing
    • Mental health

    Six in 10 seek help with cost of living from employer

    by Jo Faragher 29 Jun 2022
    by Jo Faragher 29 Jun 2022

    Six in 10 workers think their employers should step in to help with the cost of living crisis, according to...

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