Take action to be a mentally healthy workplace [Video]

Key information

• Mentally healthy workplaces continually promote good mental health and manage risks to mental health.
• Safe work practices and a positive work culture are critical to a mentally healthy workplace.
• Mentally healthy workplaces encourage workers to seek help early and support recovery at work.
• There are simple, practical actions you can take immediately to promote workplace mental health.

Promote good health

Promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace can help create a supportive and inclusive culture while also reducing stigma and opening up communication.

Meaningful promotion of mental health must start at the top. All levels of leadership must commit to building and supporting a mentally healthy workplace for all.

There are five key actions you can take to help ensure mental health is top of mind in your workplace.

Talk and listen 

Our day-to-day interactions have the biggest impact on workplace culture. Take opportunities to check in with staff and colleagues. Get to know them …