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It pays to look after your workforce: introductory information on wellbeing at work - why, how and who?
- Author:
- SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Scottish Mental Health and Employment Network
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A leaflet aimed at employers about supporting people with mental health problems into or within work is presented.
Mental health at work
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2018
An online gateway bringing together information, advice, resources and training that workplaces can use to improve wellbeing and give employees the mental health support they need. It includes information on support for line managers and colleagues, assessing your organisation's approach, ideas to improve workplace culture and help to develop practice. It contains resources relevant for a range of sectors, including charities and business. The resource is funded by The Royal Foundation and the content is curated by Mind. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and employers: the case for investment. Supporting study for the Independent Review
- Authors:
- HAMPSON Elizabeth, et al
- Publisher:
- Deloitte
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This report, commissioned to support the Stevenson-Farmer Review of Mental Health and Employers, provides information into the cost to employers of failing to address and support mental wellbeing in the workplace. The report looks at three areas: the cost of mental health to employers; the return on investment to employers from mental health interventions in the workplace; and learning from international examples in terms of good practice. To calculate the costs of poor employee mental health, the report considered a range of costs, including: absence, presenteeism, team costs and turnover/other organisational costs. It estimates that poor mental health costs UK employers £33bn-£42bn each year, which is disproportionately borne by the public sector. It also identifies that the return on investment of workplace mental health interventions is overwhelmingly positive. The report looks at practice across Germany, Canada, Australia, France, Belgium and Sweden and identifies a range of interventions and approaches. These include implementing legislation to protect employee mental health and wellbeing and providing common frameworks around mental health interventions and working with employers to implement these interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Neuroscience and music meet in an innovative new approach to mental health: “change of mind”
- Author:
- McGANNAN Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 16(2), 2017, pp.86-87.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article Change of Mind”, which is a a new initiative that taps the power of music to elicit empathy and thereby encourage a more supportive workplace environment for sufferers from mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the Group Work Psychological Wellbeing and Work feasibility pilot
- Author:
- NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 105
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on an evaluation of a group based intervention to improve the employment and health prospects for people with common mental health conditions by enhancing the self-esteem of participants and providing them with the social skills to job search effectively. The intervention was proposed by RAND Europe as a potentially effective early intervention and was based on the JOBS II model developed by the University of Michigan. In-depth interviews were carried out with eight Jobcentre Plus staff, eight provider staff and 32 claimants who participated in the intervention. Observations of six Group Work sessions were carried out and analysis of Management Information (MI) was undertaken to provide insights into pilot take-up, retention and outcomes. Of 461 claimants that were referred to the intervention, 236 (51 per cent) went on to attend the first day of the intervention. Of these, 194 (40 per cent of referrals) went on to complete the week-long course. Facilitators delivering the intervention felt it benefited claimants who needed to refresh their work search skills and those with mild psychological wellbeing needs related to their job search, such as low self-esteem and low confidence. Facilitators felt that the intervention was less suitable for those more severe psychological wellbeing needs, such as clinical depression, and those who had been very long-term unemployed and were lacking in motivation. A total of 194 of the 236 participants (82 per cent) completed the intervention. The evaluaion concludes that that the intervention would benefit from a clear definition of who it is aimed at and who it is suitable for. Careful consideration should be given to how the intervention is marketed, avoiding references to ‘psychological’ support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Epilepsy and emotional wellbeing
- Author:
- WARREN TONY
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 22(9), November 2011, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Based on the case of his stepdaughter, who died aged 37, the author looks at the extreme emotional, social and employment difficulties that can be experienced by those with epilepsy. Although able to present herself well for short periods of time and therefore starting around 50 jobs in 20 years, she did not feel comfortable disclosing that she had epilepsy. It became very difficult for her to hold down a job and stress, caused by inability to focus on a task, fear of asking for help and imagined critical looks or comments from colleagues often cause her to be dismissed or to leave. Her personal relationships were similarly difficult. She refused to accept mental health support. The author considers what might have been the cause of his step daughter’s poor quality of life: the epilepsy, effects of the medication, undiagnosed learning difficulties, or mental health issues. Commenting on the literature he notes that the focus is often on seizure control to the exclusion of psychiatric comorbidity; commonly, depression, anxiety or psychosis. The author hopes that by outlining this case he can draw the attention of counsellors and medical practitioners to the emotional difficulties suffered by some people with epilepsy.
The importance of work as compared to other forms of daily occupations for wellbeing and functioning among persons with long-term mental illness
- Authors:
- EKLUND Mona, HANSSON Lars, AHLQVIST Carin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 40(5), October 2004, pp.465-477.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study investigated the importance of competitive work as compared to participating in community-based activities and having no regular daily activity for people with long-term mental illness. One hundred and three persons visiting an outpatient unit and representing the three targeted occupational conditions were randomized to the study and assessed on satisfaction with daily occupations, health, and wellbeing. Persons with work were more satisfied with their daily occupations and were interviewer-rated as better functioning than the other groups, but the groups did not differ on self-ratings of health and wellbeing. Unexpectedly, people participating in community-based activities did not show better satisfaction or functioning than those without regular daily activity. It was concluded that competitive work should be an urgent end goal for services designed for occupational or vocational support.
Disrupted transitions? Young adults and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Authors:
- SMYTH Emer, NOLAN Anne
- Publisher:
- Economic and Social Research Council
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 90
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
This study seeks to fill a gap in knowledge about the extent of disruption caused by the pandemic to young adults at a crucial time of transition in their lives and the consequences of this disruption for their mental health. It draws on an online survey, which was completed by 2,277 young adults, 33 per cent of the total sample, most of whom were 22 years of age at the time. The report focuses on disruption to employment, education and social activities, and associations with mental health and wellbeing. Chapter 2 provides a more detailed overview of the relevant national and international literature on these issues. Chapter 3 presents the results for disruptions to employment, education and social activities while Chapter 4 presents the results for mental health and wellbeing. We conclude in Chapter 5 with a summary and discussion of the findings, along with a set of implications for policy. While rates of serious illness and mortality due to COVID-19 among young people have been low, the impact on their daily lives has been substantial. The analysis in this report documents the disruptions to employment, education and daily activities of this group, and assesses the implications for their mental health and wellbeing. The scale of the disruption, and impact on mental health and wellbeing, was extensive. In terms of mental health, the data show large and significant increases in depressive symptoms between the ages of 20 and 22, with over 55 per cent of females, and 41 per cent of males, exceeding the threshold for clinically significant depression at age 22. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and employers
- Authors:
- HAMPSON Elizabeth, JACOB Anju
- Publisher:
- Deloitte
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at the cost of poor mental health to employers. It identifies the sectors and regions where there appears to be a greater incidence of mental health related absences, and reviews the types of support available and their effectiveness. It also looks at the greater prevalence of mental health problems among younger people and at how the extensive use of technology can make it more difficult to disconnect from work. The analysis shows that mental health is now costing employers £45 billion annually, an increase of 16 percent compared to 2017 estimates. The report finds this due mainly to an increase in presenteeism (staff working when unwell and being less productive) and leaveism (improper use of leave). The report also makes a positive case for investment in mental health by employers. A return on investment (ROI) analysis found an average return of £5 for every £1 spent. It makes suggestions for actions employer can take, including more investment around tackling stigma, increasing awareness of mental health issues, and providing adequate training for employees. (Edited publisher abstract)
Finding and keeping work: impact of low wellbeing
- Authors:
- GEDIKLI Cigdem, et al
- Publisher:
- What Works Centre for Wellbeing
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises evidence from a systematic review to explore whether people with lower wellbeing are more likely to lose their jobs, move into long-term sick-leave or early retirement, and are they less likely to get back into work if unemployed. It also sought to identify evidence on whether improvements in wellbeing could increase the possibility of returning to work. The wellbeing measures considered in the studies included life satisfaction, job satisfaction and assessments of mental health. The review found international evidence to show that those with poor mental health are at greater risk of being out of work through sick leave or unemployed, and therefore more likely to receive disability or unemployment welfare support. The evidence also shows that poor mental health may be particularly damaging for the employment prospects of young adults. The evidence reinforces the importance of provision of and access to good quality mental health services for all age groups. (Edited publisher abstract)