Dr employer | How can HR support employees with mental health issues?

An inclusive employer should be able to provide a safe and happy environment for all of their staff members - this includes providing support for those living with mental health issues.

According to new research commissioned by The Health Insurance Group, revealed that less than half of organisations feel that they deal with mental health issues sufficiently in the workplace. Not only does this shocking statistic toy with the mental wellbeing of employees, it is likely to have a knock-on effect company culture.

The comes alongside a separate survey found that only half of UK employers actively offered support to those dealing with depression, as well as other disorders.

Currently, around eight per cent of the British population suffer with depression, while the number of prescriptions issued for depression were up 46% to 57million last year. This illustrates the grand issue that employers might face, particularly if they are failing to implement strategies to support their employees.