Mental ill health is the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK. In 2018/19, stress, depression or anxiety were responsible for 44% of all cases of work-related ill health and 54% of all working days lost due to health issues in Great Britain. However, only 1 in 5 employees suffering from mental ill health confide in their employer, and 90% of those who took time off due to stress cited a different reason. This all comes at a cost to employers of nearly £35bn a year.
This is why it’s more important than ever for businesses to focus on the mental health of their employees. This can be done by encouraging people to talk about how they’re feeling, removing the stigma around mental health and challenging stereotypes. the result of this can make a massive difference to sickness absence rates, and in turn, increase productivity.
Mind in Somerset are here to help you achieve a mental health positive work environment. Have a a look through the following courses for more information.
If you would like to book a consultation to discuss your training needs, or you have any other enquiries, please email Training@mindinsomerset.org.uk or complete the enquiry form at the bottom of the Training home page.
We also offer workshops that are aimed at those in the Health and Social Care sector. These include
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