How to Support Mental Health at Work
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation’s guide entitled How to Support Mental Health at Work highlights the importance and value of addressing mental health at work, as for many of us, our work is a major component of our lives, and workplaces that report high levels of well-being tend to be more productive. This resource provides steps to manage your mental health at work and explains how to assist a colleague who may be in distress and how to work with your colleagues to foster a mentally healthy workplace.
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