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According to the recently published 2024 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll, "most Americans believe it’s appropriate to talk about mental health at work but may not be prepared or feel comfortable to do so. Additionally, the poll found that American employees benefit from having access to mental health care coverage and need more help to understand and utilize what resources are available to them." Follow us to learn more about how increasing mental health literacy in your workplace can drive utilization of employer-sponsored resources. #employeebenefits #mentalhealth #education #emotionalintelligence

Did you know that while 92% of employees see mental healthcare coverage as vital, only 60% actually have access to it? The 2024 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll highlights a significant gap in communication and education about these benefits. Let's make sure our teams know how to access the support they need. Together, we can build a more supportive and understanding workplace. 🌟

IMPORTANT Guidance from Health and Safety Executive recently changed to emphasise employers’ responsibilities to take account of employees’ mental health in their first-aid needs assessment. Do your employees know what to do if someone clutches their chest in the middle of a meeting and seems to be struggling for breath. Is this a heart attack or perhaps a panic attack? Wouldn't it be wonderful if your physical first aiders also knew about mental health first aid? At Wellbeing in Work, we run open courses that your employees can join. Our next one is 15th/18th March and then 12th/19th April. Find out more by messaging me. #mentalhealthfirstaid #mentalhealthfirstaider #mentalhealthatwork

Curious about the state of mental health in the workplace? Check out this poll conducted by NAMI. It shows that only 58% say they feel comfortable sharing about their mental health at work! #mentalhealth #educational #article #awareness #news

Mental Health Disclosure At Work Learn how to navigate disclosing mental health conditions effectively in the workplace with our latest blog by Dr. Djuna Hallsworth https://lnkd.in/gNhXtj8T #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #inclusion

There needs to be increased transparency when navigating benefit plans to ensure the employee knows what options are available and what fits their needs best. At Harlowe, our nurse navigators review the best benefits packages to help you find the optimal fit for you and your family. Quality care at an affordable cost 🤑

Essential components for Workplace Mental Health Program - Education and Awareness Campaign - Promotion and wellbeing - Referral and Support Mechanism - Social Policy (Non-discrimination)

Thinking creatively about how to support mental health in the workplace, with a particular focus on men. Approx 1 in 4 in the UK will face a mental health challenge each year, yet according to Spill's 2024 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) report, average EAP usage sits around 5%. These figures don't seem to match and even though this is a simplification, perhaps there are some issues with a business model that needs to limit usage of its platform to remain profitable. With men looking to be half as likely to access an EAP than women, do we need to be doing more things differently? Prevention is better than cure so how do we stop things escalating. Better workplace training is definitely part of this solution, but also targeted engagement strategies focused on commaraderie and mentoring might create better connections for men who feel isolated. Got some thoughts so watch this space! As I once read from a GP "A lot of issues could be resolved if I could write a prescription for a better manager"

Learn more about how American workers prioritize mental health and well-being in the workplace and what you can do to create a healthy, supportive environment. Check out nami.org/2024workplace for valuable insights and actionable steps towards promoting mental health at work. Let's work together to create a safe and supportive workplace for all employees. #mentalhealthawareness #workplacewellness #supportiveenvironments

Parental Mental Health Day, on January 27th, is a prime opportunity for employers to ensure they know the signs that working parents within their organisation may be struggling, and crucially how to provide them with the support they need. Hannah Pearsall, Head of Wellbeing at Hays, shares her valuable insights in the full article here. #parentalmentalhealthday #wellbeingatwork #workingforyourtomorrow