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In England, it’s estimated about 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem at some point each year. (The Big Mental Health Report 2024 – Mind)
Poor mental health costs UK employers £51 bn per year, with presenteeism being the largest contributor, where people work in spite of illness and do not perform at their full ability, which is costing employers around £24 bn annually. (Deloitte 2024)
A quarter (25%) of UK workers report feeling unable to cope with workplace stress, showing the need for more support and 63% show symptoms of workplace burnout (MHFA England 2024)
1 in 3 managers report feeling out of their depth when supporting their team with mental health concerns (MHFA England 2024)
In 2023, 6,069 registered deaths were caused by suicide – 75% were men. (The Big Mental Health Report 2024 – Mind)
It is important that we:
This eGuide is designed to assist organisations in promoting and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees and reducing the risk of suicide.
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By implementing the strategies outlined in the eGuide – businesses, public sector organisations, and charitable institutions can create a workplace culture that prioritises good mental health and wellbeing, as well as adopting strategies to effectively support those at risk with mental health crisis and suicide prevention.
This eGuide provides guidance on taking positive actions and fostering a greater understanding of how to support individuals who may require additional assistance.
You will be able to deliver an approach across your workforce, that fits the needs of your organisation, using the best free resources possible.
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A safety plan encompasses strategies and support systems (for an individual) which can be used during a crisis. It may involve techniques to distract oneself from overwhelming thoughts of suicide, methods to which create a safer immediate environment or situation, contacts to reach out to during difficult times, and actions to take in emergency situations. The links below offer three different safety plans all allowing a stepped approach for an individual, designed to address various levels of ideation and to keep yourself safe. |
Havant and East Hants Mind have a safety plan in Word and pdf formats
Hopeline UK have developed a suicide safety plan. Hopeline safety plan
A safety plan overview to which an individual can complete as their own individual plan of action. Every life matters safety plan
A safety plan template produced by Papyrus. Papyrus Safety plan
One Life Lost Is Enough. OLLIE Safety Plan
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Wellness Actions Plans (WAPs) offer a simple and practical approach to supporting individuals’ mental health at work. WAPs can help you create a supportive environment for all workplace staff. By working on a WAP and sharing this with a line manager/colleague it enables practical steps to be shared to ensure support is there when someone is not feeling their best. At Havant and East Hants Mind every staff member will complete a WAP with their line manager and we also promote this tool across all of the workplaces we work with. Wellness Action Plan |
Mental Health at work toolkits (prevent suicide, financial wellbeing, practical tips) Various toolkits
A mental health and money toolkit. Mental health and money
HSE Stress Talking toolkits – designed to help managers talk with workers as overall approach to preventing and managing work related stress. Stress talking toolkits
Engage for Success – Inspiring people and workplaces to thrive, promoting employee engagement. Engage for Success Tools
Mental Health at Work – A great resource, with various tools and stories to support businesses. Mental Health at Work Tools
Thriving at Work – mental health standards. An accessible guide from Mind, designed to help all employers understand and implement the core standards from Thriving at Work, the Stevenson/Farmer review of workplace mental health.
Working Minds. Working Minds is a campaign designed to help businesses prevent work related stress and support good mental health.
Stress Indicator Tool. An online survey designed to gather data anonymously from employees, which can be used in stress risk assessments.
Supporting mental health problems in the workplace. A practical guide for Line Managers in managing and supporting people with mental health problems in the workplace.
A workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide designed to support organisations to prioritise wellbeing for all their employees.
WASP – Workplace Awareness of Suicide Prevention – Downloadable Suicide in the Workplace policy example . WASP
HSE risk assessment (stress). Stress risk assessment example
World Health Organisation – Fact sheets on mental health disorders. Mental Health Fact Sheets
National Mind – A-Z on mental health problems Types of mental health problems – Mind
NHS Mental Health conditions – MH conditions
Equalities Act information – what employers need to know and the reasonable adjustments to put in place. Equalities Act 2010
ACAS – understanding mental health and law. ACAS supporting mental health
Health and Safety at Work Act HSAWA
NICE – long term sick and capability to work standards. Long term sick standards
How to have conversations – Supportive Conversations
Samaritans listening wheel Listening Wheel
Supporting someone who feels suicidal
Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts – Samaritans
How to start a conversation with somebody who needs help – Small Talk Saves Lives – Samaritans
20 minute suicide awareness training – Zero Suicide Alliance
Cruse Bereavement Support offers a free and confidential support service to anyone affected and bereaved by suicide, or suspected suicide in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
R;pple Protect your employees from harmful <online searches> by transforming them into a journey of hope.
Hub of Hope provides a comprehensive list of services available in your area.
Citizens Advice a nation wide service with local offices providing free support and advice.
No Limits – Young People offer free information, advice and help to children & young people under the age of 26 in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Whatever your issue, whether it’s around mental health, housing and homelessness, sexual health, substance use, money, or anything else, our trained youth workers are available to support, advise and educate you, helping you to grow in confidence, manage your life and build a brighter future.
Samaritans Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Calm stands together with everyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through. And we do it through our life-saving services, national campaigns, and by building communities.
National suicide prevention is an alliance of public, private and voluntary organisations in England who care about suicide prevention and are willing to take individual and collective action to reduce suicide and self-harm, and support those bereaved or affected by suicide.
Help is at hand provides support for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them.
Resources for survivors provides reading material about the experiences of others to help them feel less alone, to understand more about what is happening and be aware of what help is available.
Support after suicide vision is that everyone bereaved or affected by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support.
Counselling Directory. A counselling directory, with specific information on how counselling can help with suicidal thoughts. The directory is a resource hub which enables individuals struggling with their emotional well-being to find a qualified and insured counsellor and connect with support they deserve.
Mental Wellbeing Hampshire. A partnership of organisations working to support good mental health and wellbeing in our communities.
Get mental health help – NHS 111
Samaritans call free 116123 available 24/7
Shout – text SHOUT to 85258 available 24/7
Hard Hat (construction specific) text HARDHAT to 85258 available 24/7
Lighthouse Club (construction industry helpline) – 0345 605 1956
Adults’ Safe Haven – Havant & East Hants Mind 0300 303 1560 available 6-10pm. A drop-in service is also available during these times HEH Mind Safe Haven
North & Mid Hampshire Safe Haven Andover Mind 0300 303 5772 available 6-10pm. A drop-in service and virtual appointments is also available during these times Andover Mind Safe Haven
Southwest Hampshire Safe Haven, a crisis drop-in service by Solent Mind, The South West Hampshire ICB and Southern Health Foundation Trust 07974 124873 available 5-10:30pm – text, drop-in service and virtual appointments is also available during these times Solent Mind Safe Haven
Two Saints IOW – 01983 520168 available Mon-Fri 5-10pm and weekends Noon-10pm. Email and drop-in service is also available during these times IOW Two Saints
NHS Self Help 5 steps to mental wellbeing. Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
NHS Quiz How are you? Get a free personalized health score when you complete this 10 minute quiz. How Are You is for over 18s only and is only designed to point you in the right direction. It’s not a medical assessment – if you’re worried about your health you should speak to a health professional.
Every mind matters Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Havant and East Hants Mind – ripple and suicide prevention. HEH Mind ripple & suicide prevention
A selection of podcasts by IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention). Various IASP podcasts
The Mental Health Foundation have recorded a podcast on suicide prevention. Let’s talk about suicide
HSE podcast – Work Related Stress, mental health and working minds. Work Related Stress
Various free videos around
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HSE health and safety app – features wider information on practical risk, management tools, videos and health and safety toolbox. HSE H&S App Hub of Hope – Mental health support database. Hub of Hope App |
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