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What are Employers Mental Health Responsibilities? 

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In 2017, Lord Stevenson and Paul Farmer (Chief Executive of Mind) were commissioned by the UK Government to independently review the role of employers in supporting individuals with mental health conditions in the workplace. The resulting ‘Thriving to Work’ report set out core standards for employers mental health responsibilities.

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How do you promote Mental Health in the Workplace? 

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Mental health involves how we think, feel and behave. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as ‘a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community’.

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Seasonal affective disorder: Changing your perception in 2020

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Long walks in the evenings, lunchtimes and working in the garden with your sunglasses on. The most common issues affecting wellbeing are: worry about the future (63%), feeling stressed or anxious (56%) and feeling bored (49%). (1). If you can work flexibly, plan a walk in the day and work half an hour later. Samaritans.

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What is mental health in the workplace?

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There can be many reasons for mental health problems in the workplace. Often the problem can be unrelated to work, and triggered by outside issues, or disorders which have no obvious cause. And this can lead to mental health issues. . And this can lead to mental health issues. . Introduce regular briefings.