Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

Provides guidance for both employers and staff on promoting positive mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health in the workplace

The importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Although a number of recent developments and initiatives have raised the profile of this crucial issue, employers are experiencing challenges in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace contains expert guidance for improving mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health.

This comprehensive book addresses the range of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments – providing all involved with informative and practical assistance. Authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler examine changing workplace environment for improved wellbeing, shifting employer and employee attitudes on mental health, possible solutions to current and future challenges and more. Detailed, real-world case studies illustrate a variety of associated concerns from both employer and employee perspectives. This important guide:

• Explains why understanding mental health is important and its impact on businesses and employees
• Discusses why and how to promote mental health in the workplace and the importance of having an effective 'wellbeing strategy'
• Provides guidance on managing staff experiencing mental ill health
• Addresses dealing with employee stress and anxiety
• Features resources for further support if experiencing mental health issues
• Introduces the concept of being an ‘active bystander’ and its role in creating a safer and more inclusive workplace environment
• Includes up-to-date links to relevant research and websites for further reading and support

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace, Second Edition is a valuable resource for those in the workplace wanting to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and those looking for guidance in managing staff with mental health issues.

Praise for MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE

"Hasson and Butler have created a rare resource―clear-eyed, compassionate, and practical. This book bridges science and empathy to help workplaces support real people in real time."
―DR. JACINTA M. JIMÉNEZ, Psychologist & Executive Leadership Coach, Author of The Burnout Fix

"This second edition builds meaningfully on the original: it's practical, evidence-informed, and―most importantly―written with a deep understanding from Gill Hasson and Donna Butler―of what it's really like to work under pressure. A resource every organisation should have on its shelves."
―PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY, Consultant in Emergency Medicine

A how-to guide on improving workplace environments and worker wellbeing

In the newly revised second edition of Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler address a range of important issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments and offer actionable solutions to current and future challenges.

This latest edition includes critical updates on the concept of being an “active bystander,” up-to-date links to relevant research and websites and bullet point summaries at the end of each chapter. Readers will find contemporary explanations of the importance of workplace mental health, wellbeing strategies that truly promote mental health in the workplace and guidance on managing staff living with stress, anxiety, and/or mental illness.

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace is the go-to resource to learn about the importance of good mental health at work―it is an essential read for all employers seeking to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.