Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit
Made up of three core themes, the Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit outlines the tasks — which can be tackled in any order — that employers can take to develop and embed best practice in workplace mental health within your organisation.
Make mental health an organisational priority through committed leadership, inclusive policies, workforce involvement, open communication and a clear plan for action.
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TaskHave a clear plan for mental health across your workplace
Ensure employers establish an inclusive, actionable mental health strategy.
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TaskEstablish fair and inclusive policies and procedures
This action ensures workplace policies are legally compliant, inclusive, and fair.
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TaskDemonstrate your commitment to mental health at work
This action embeds mental health into an organisation’s core identity and leadership agenda.
Create fair, safe and supportive working conditions by managing workloads, enabling flexibility, reducing workplace risks and designing jobs that support mental health.
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TaskProtect people from harm at work
This action proactively safeguards employees by mitigating workplace hazards and misconduct.
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TaskCreate a safe and supportive environment that protects mental health.
This action fosters an open, respectful, and confidential workplace culture.
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TaskSupport flexible ways of working
This action champions work-life balance by adapting hours, locations, and roles to meet evolving personal needs.
Help people stay well and access the right support through good management, self-care, peer connection, workplace adjustments and clear support pathways.
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TaskSupport physical activity for good mental health
This action integrates regular movement into the workday to boost mental and physical well-being.
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TaskSupport self-care for good mental health
This action empowers employees to prioritise their personal well-being.
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TaskProvide a variety of mental health support options
This action ensures employees have access to diverse, accessible mental health resources.
In Focus: Leading the Way
This action establishes transparent, accessible communication to build trust and eliminate stigma. By equipping managers, promoting support channels, and responding sensitively to critical events, employers ensure all staff know exactly how to find help and feel genuinely supported.
This action prioritizes mental health education across all organizational levels. By integrating awareness into management training, reducing stigma, and providing suicide prevention resources, employers empower their workforce to recognize psychological risks and confidently support one another.
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