This guide examines how to assess mental health in the workplace and gives practical actions on how to measure employees' wellbeing.  In addition, there is a section that gives line managers advice on how to monitor the mental wellbeing of people in their teams.

This guide is written for line managers and gives them practical information and advice on how to support employees that experience mental health problems.  The guide is designed to be used alongside policies that are already implemented within the organisation.

This paper discusses long-term sickness absence before presenting a Competency Framework for managers to support return to work.  The research process is described along with the competency framework. Key messages for line managers and for OH and HR professionals and employers are also given.

This document gives advice to employers and line managers on supporting employees with long-term medical conditions.   The document provides practical actions as well as providing a number of further resources for more information. 

Mental Health First Aid is a course that educates individuals how to recognise, understand and support those who may be developing a mental health problem. The course was first established in Australia in 2000 and is now recognised in 23 countries. In England 1,200 instructors have delivered the courses to more than 100,000 people.

Please note, Mental Health First Aid is not a free course.

This section of the Mind website has sections for employees on how to help them take care of themselves and for managers on how to help them take care of their staff.  It also provides more information about the training and consultancy that Mind provides (the courses have associated fees).  Additionally, links to free webinars are provided.  These webinars cover many useful topics such as “Implementing an effective mental health policy."

This tool from Acas is a useful summary for managers on how to support team members with mental ill health back to work and/or perform at their best.  It covers the role of a manager, signs of mental ill health, actions you can take to help and how best to do them, supporting the rest of your team and managing absence related to mental ill health.  A number of useful resources are also provided, such as links to Mind’s Wellness Action Plans, tips on approaching a sensitive conversation regarding mental ill health, adjustments for staff experiencing mental ill health, a number of websites and a number of e-learning training courses. 

This people managers’ guide to mental health was developed by Mind and the CIPD. The guidance was originally produced in 2011 but reviewed and updated in 2018. It contains information, practical advice and templates to help managers facilitate conversations about stress and poor mental health. Practical steps are also provided to help employers focus on prevention and create a mentally healthy workplace. The guide is designed for anyone who is involved in managing people whether your organisation is small or large.