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EMPLOYERS urged to sign upto the MENTAL HEALTH PLEDGE

A new commitment has been launched aimed at employers to help improve the mental health wellbeing and care of employees in the workplace. The Mental Health at Work Commitment identifies a framework containing 6 standards, which are

prioritise mental health in the workplace by the development and deliverance of a systematic programme of activity

proactively ensure that work designs and organisational culture drives positive mental health outcomes

promote an open culture around mental health

increase organisational confidence and capabilities

provide mental health tools and support to individuals

increase transparency and accountability through internal and external reporting

The initiatives have been launched as part of the Mental Health at Work Campaign which is presented by MIND and funded by The Royal Foundation as part of their Heads Together project. Employers need to take proactive steps to creating mentally healthy workplaces by signing up to this pledge. Resources are available to help employers prevent poor mental health and promote wellbeing in the workplace. PLEASE GO TO www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/commitment for more information and sign upto the pledge