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Mental health is one of the most important issues facing business today. The Department of Health reports that one in four people will experience a mental health illness at some point in their lives, and a recent UK Labour Force Survey showed that stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 44% of all work-related ill health cases, and that 54% of all working days lost were due to ill health.

No matter if you are an employer or employee, understanding mental health and promoting a positive workplace environment is of central importance. Workplaces that genuinely promote and value wellbeing and good mental health, and support people with mental health problems are more likely to reduce absenteeism, improve engagement and retention of employees, increase productivity, and benefit from associated economic gains.

So how can you improve wellbeing and strengthen mental health at work? In this comprehensive yet accessible book, authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler provide expert guidance for embedding supportive, mentally-healthy practices within organisations. They explain the relation between work and mental wellbeing whilst providing a framework for addressing the essential aspects of workplace mental health.

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace is a valuable resource for all employers and staff in organisations of all sizes and across all industries. Featuring real-world case studies and practical advice, the book will help readers:

• Look after their own wellbeing and mental health at work
• Manage stress at work and achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Implement an inclusive wellbeing strategy
• Support staff experiencing mental ill health, and
• Find further support for managing mental health issues

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace by Gill Hasson and Donna Butler will be available wherever books and ebooks are sold, priced £12.99.

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About the authors:

Gill Hasson delivers teaching and training for educational organisations, voluntary and business organisations and the public sector. She has 20 years' experience teaching and writing on a range of wellbeing issues; confidence and self-esteem, self-care, overcoming anxiety assertiveness and resilience. Gill is the author of more than 22 books; the bestselling Mindfulness, Mindfulness Pocketbook, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Thinking, the Sunday Times bestseller How To Deal With Difficult People, plus other books on the subjects of resilience, communication skills and assertiveness.  Follow: @gillhasson

Donna Butler is a UKCP psychotherapist and trauma specialist, working at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, and has 30 years’ experience of working in the NHS. She is the lead psychotherapist and manager of the Health, Employee and Learning (HELP) team. Donna also works in private practice seeing individuals and couples. She works for organisations providing de-briefing and post-incident support and training. Donna regularly presents at National conferences. Follow: @dbutlerEMDRUK