Since the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and Boys was created nearly two years ago, a key area that its members wanted to focus on was improving men’s health and reducing male suicide.
By Nick Fletcher MP, Chair of the APPG on Issues Affecting Men and Boys on 22 February 2023
A new pilot commissioned by Health Education England will train thousands of staff to help them spot the signs that a child or young person might need support with their mental health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 February 2023
With rising numbers of suicides in construction, how is the industry responding to the crisis?
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 February 2023
From a human perspective, it has always made sense for employers to create mentally healthy workplaces. It also makes sense from an economic perspective for employers to invest in the mental health of their workforce, perhaps now more than ever.
By Lucy Thorpe, Mental Health Foundation on 19 December 2022
By Hannah Burton, Pinsent Masons on 01 August 2022
Supporting workers’ mental health can reap benefits for a business, and one of the simplest ways to get started is to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable talking about their mental health and seeking help if they need it.
By Claire Fleming (Mental Health Foundation) and Alison Pay (Mental Health at Work) on 06 December 2022
Half of people who are off sick from work are suffering from stress, depression, or anxiety.
By Liz Goodwill, HSE on 06 December 2022
A variety of practical steps can help support good mental health at work – from highlighting company financial benefits that could ease employees’ money worries to making reasonable adjustments to support people experiencing a mental health problem.
By Andrew Berrie, Mind on 20 January 2023
Is your job making you ill? Today’s statistics would appear to offer a negative perspective on the impact that work is having on working people, especially in certain sectors.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 November 2022
A £122 million programme will connect job seeker advisers and therapists to help people with mental health issues find work ‘easier and faster’, says the Department for Work and Pensions (DwP).
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 October 2022
