Mental Health
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The Trust is proactive in supporting staff’s mental wellbeing and in reducing the stigma associated with poor mental health
Mental Health is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make contributions to his or her community, (World Health Organisation).
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, emotions and behaviour and disrupts the person’s ability to work or carry out other daily activities and engage in satisfying personal relationships.
We all have mental health - there is no health without mental health
There are a number of support mechanisms in place for identifying and managing your Mental Wellbeing
- Able Futures
- Apps to improve your Health and Wellbeing
- Care First- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis or Emergency
- Everymind Matters
- Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service
- Managing Stress
- Mind
- Calm Minds
- Mindwell
- Occupational Health
- Remploy
- SHOUT
- Unmind
If you already have a mental health problem, then you may be finding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak particularly challenging. The advice above should help, but here are a few extra things that you may want to think about. This advice is part of comprehensive guidance provided by Mind.
