How Do I?
As a busy line manager with targets and deadlines it can be a pretty daunting feeling trying to support your team members who are dealing with mental health issues, especially when you are not a doctor or a counsellor.
But don’t worry, supporting staff with mental health issues is not as difficult as you think. In fact, it is just about being a good line manager.
Firstly let’s bust some of the myths surrounding mental ill health.
| MYTH | REALITY |
|---|---|
Mental ill health is rare |
Nearly three in every ten employees will have a mental health problem in any year* |
Mental ill health is scary and difficult to deal with |
There are loads of solutions on this website, and many like flexible working hours are easy to implement and cheap to do so, and can make all the difference. |
There are many organisations offering a range of training and consultancy services and options available to help you tackle mental health in your workplace.
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