Mental Health in the Workplace

Awareness of such issues has increased significantly. Employers are still often unsure how to deal with somebody who presents as having a stress related or psychological illness. 

Here we look at:

• How can you promote positive mental health at work?
• Section 6 of the Equality Act – whom does it cover?
• How do you obtain medical evidence on such a difficult subject matter?
• Importance of confidentiality and data protection rights.
• What types of reasonable adjustment might you implement?
• Avoiding the “tick-box” response to employees with mental illnesses.
• What to do if an employee with a mental illness goes AWOL