Line Managers' Resource
A practical guide to managing and supporting people with mental health problems in the workplace
This resource has been developed by Shift, the Department of Health's programme to reduce the stigma and discrimination directed towards people with mental health problems. It is part of Shift's 'Action on Stigma' initiative aimed at supporting employers to promote good mental health and reduce discrimination. The resource is an update of the Mind Out for Mental Health Line Managers’ Resource.
Shift has produced this resource in partnership with the Department of Health, Department for Work and Pensions, Health and Safety Executive and Health Work Wellbeing. More information about Shift and our partners can be found here.
Contents
Talking about mental health
Foreword: Ivan Lewis MP and Lord McKenzieA business perspective: Dr. Paul Litchfield, BT
Section 1: Introduction
How to use this resourceWhat do we mean by 'stress' and 'mental health problems'?
Section 2
Promoting well-beingSection 3
The recruitment processSection 4
Talking at an early stageIssues to raise with an employee who is distressed
Section 5
Keeping in touch during sickness absenceSection 6
Returning to workSome adjustments to consider
Section 7
Managing an ongoing illness whilst at workAdditional material
Extra materials for employersExtra materials for employees
Links to other organisations, documents and resources
Getting your copy of the Line Managers' Resource
Employers in England can request a free paper copy of the Line Managers' Resource by sending their postal address to employment@csip.org.uk
PDF and Microsoft Word versions of the Line Managers' Resource can be downloaded from this page on the Shift Employment Network.
Find out more about the Shift Employment Network and how you can get involved.
"There's no one 'right' way to talk about mental health - everybody's different."
"But what's important is to try. Far better to talk and occasionally say the wrong thing than to ignore the problem and hope it will go away."
Carrie Thomas, Mental Health Trainer
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