World Mental Health Day 2017

Mental health in the workplace

A lot of time during our adult lives is spent at work. Our experiences within the workplace can have a knock on affect on determining our overall health and well being. Employers who put in workplace initiatives to promote mental health, and offer support to employees who are suffering from mental health disorders experience gains not only in their employees health but also on how productive they are at work. A negative working environment,can lead to physical and mental health problems, abuse of substances – drugs and alcohol, absenteeism and loss of productivity.

Depression and anxiety are amongst the most common mental health disorders and have a impact on our ability to work, and to work productively. Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability. More than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both.

Each year on mental health awareness day there is a theme to raising awareness the theme for 2017 is Mental health in the workplace  World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising efforts in support of better mental health.

If you do need help please speak to your GP or contact one of the organisations below.

TELEPHONE HELPLINES

UK National Mental Health Telephone Helplines

Young people can use above helplines, or these below