Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees
Gill Hasson, Donna Butler
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees
Gill Hasson, Donna Butler
About This Book
***HIGHLY COMMENDED - HR & MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021***
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 â 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 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
Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace 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.
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Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
Defining Mental Health and Wellbeing
- feel relatively confident in yourself and have positive self-esteem
- feel and express a range of emotions
- build and maintain good relationships with others
- feel engaged with the world around you
- live and work productively
- deal with the stresses of daily life
- adapt and manage in times of change and uncertainty.
When you think about wellness, think prevention and health. When you think about well-being, think happiness.Susie Ellis. Chair of the Global Wellbeing Institute
Dimensions of Wellbeing; Social and Spiritual
There is no health without mental health.World Health Organization
Spiritual wellbeing means the ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life through a person's connectedness with self, others, art, music, literature, nature, or a power greater than oneself.Spiritual wellbeing is about our inner life and its relationship with the wider world . . . Spiritual wellbeing does not just reflect religious belief although for people of a religious faith it is obviously a central feature.Dr Ritika Srivastava