Regardless of diagnosis, everyone of us has good days and bad days – it’s what’s often referred to as our position on the mental health and wellbeing continuum.
In reality, especially since Covid-19, people across all sectors are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
There is a responsibility on the employer to provide support and assistance and to promote worker wellbeing. There is also a responsibility on the individual to be proactive in looking after their own wellbeing.
The stressors placed on a workplace mental health champion or first aider can be immense and, long term, unsustainable as a model to support employees with their mental health and wellbeing.
Unite have developed a Trade Union Rep Toolkit on Mental Health at Work.
Unite WULF is also currently developing another toolkit model that aims to improve workplace wellbeing using a team approach. A more joined-up inclusive approach to developing wellbeing in the workplace can make a huge difference. It can lead to a reduction in absences due to poor mental health and wellbeing and can also improve employer / employee relations.
