Winter wellbeing | Mental health support vital during December, expert warns

Employers will be doing their workers a disservice this December if they fail to provide information about what mental health support is available within their employee benefits, says a health &wellbeing service provider

RedArc warns that employers who want to see their staff return to work after the festive break in their best possible form, need to look after their employees’ mental health during December.

Mental health issues can surface at this time for many reasons. Those who previously struggled with a mental health concern may find the pressures of this period are just too much, which can mean their symptoms return.

However, Christmas can also be the straw that broke the camel’s back for those who have not previously suffered, simply due to the inevitable pressures of home life and a shorter working month.