Resources

Self-employed people and micro-business owners often get overlooked when it comes to mental health support. This survey, conducted by Simply Business and Mental Health at work, asked 749 small business owners about their experiences.

Moto Hospitality, in partnership with Mind and SAMH, is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break.

Twinkl and Mind have created resources which can offer you support to do your job and look after your wellbeing as a teacher during the pandemic.

The physical and mental health of footballers is scrutinised by millions - but for those who report on the game for a living, there are all sorts of pressures too. This guide outlines the issues, with advice and tips for supporting good mental health.

This PDF guide from CIPD covers the key facts you need to know about the law and alcohol/drugs, how to cope with an employee disclosing they have a problem, and creating a safe environment where substance abuse is not being encouraged.

Mind have created this PDF booklet to explore some of the causes of stress and anxiety for the police force, and have brought together some tips to help you cope better at work.

This guide from Mind is designed help you make sense of the things you’ve seen and experienced working in the police service during coronavirus.

When a member of your team has been absent for a long time because of their mental health, it can be difficult to know how to welcome them back to work. This PDF is filled with information and tips to make their return as smooth as possible.

‘Flexible working’ describes a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work. This guide from the CIPD can help you implement flexible working in your organisation

It isn't just your paid staff who might need support with their mental wellbeing, but those donating their time and effort too. UKSAR have created a guide which explores how the Commitment standards can be better applied to volunteers.

This PDF guide from Unilever explains what emotional energy is, and how it interacts with your wellbeing.

As part of Our Frontline, NHS and care staff in England can call Samaritans' dedicated confidential support line free on 0800 069 6222, 7am–11pm every day. Staff anywhere else in the UK can call on 116 123 to speak with a trained listening volunteer.

For school leaders, this is a time to be looking after the wellbeing of your teams, as well as your own. This PDF guide from Bupa Foundation provides four key areas for leaders to focus on when thinking about how they can support their teams.

Amber Le Bon shares her stories of uncomfortable moments in the industry, her anxiety and panic attacks, and of the 'little voice' she sometimes hears telling her she is not meant to be a model.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the world of work. This brief, accessible guide is designed to help you look after your mental health while working at the moment.

We know money worries can have a big impact on your mental wellbeing. This guide from Education Support will help you to create a budget for yourself and your household.

Fair Kitchens have created a range of resources for those working in the hospitality industry. It includes support for LGBTQIA+ employees, advice on giving feedback, and a sign-up form for free online leadership training.

NHS Employers have put together this short web page with facts about suicide, links to resources which might be helpful for managers, and signposting to crisis help for those at risk of suicide.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had huge effects on the economy, and that impact has been felt by households across the UK. This guide can help you to understand these issues surrounding COVID-19, and support your employees no matter what their situation is.

The pandemic has changed the way many of us work, with more people working from home than ever before. This web page from Acas is designed to offer advice for employers on how to consider, discuss and introduce hybrid working.

The menopause can affect performance and attendance at work. CIPD have put together a web page to help HR staff and leaders to understand the menopause, their legal responsibilities around it, and advice on creating a menopause policy in your workplace.

This free online training course is for use by anyone who talks to insurance customers. It will help your staff improve their confidence in talking about mental health.

This page gives tips for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing, help with understanding difficult feelings, and ways to find support if you are going into work during the coronavirus outbreak.

This web page can help you to plan a healthy routine, find times to relax and support you through this difficult time to be a teacher.

Drug or alcohol problems can affect anyone, and it's possible their use might impact on someone's work performance. This guidance from the CIPD aims to help line managers to effectively support and manage someone who is struggling with drugs and/or alcohol.

If someone close to you is a police officer, from time to time they might experience trauma at work. This short guide shares some principles that can be helpful.

This guide from Mind is designed help you make sense of the things you’ve seen and experienced as a search and rescue responder during coronavirus.

This page from Mind explores ways of managing difficult working relationships, either with colleagues or managers. It also includes a section on what to do if you're worried you're being bullied.

This report from the Society of Occupational Medicine explores the signs of potential burnout, suggests ways NHS organisations can prevent burnout in their staff, and offers practical advice for supporting somebody already experiencing it.

After you've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment, you might be interested in taking the next steps to achieve the Six Standards. This Interactive Guide will lead you towards achieving each of them, with advice tailored to your organisation.