How to be mentally healthy at work

Explains how you can be mentally healthy at work, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.

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Useful contacts

Mind's services

Helplines – our Infolines provide information and support by phone, email and text.
Local Minds – provide face-to-face services, such as talking therapies, peer support and advocacy, across England and Wales.
Elefriends – our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Other organisations

Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

0300 123 1100 (helpline)
18001 0300 123 1100 (textphone)
acas.org.uk
Advice and guidance on workplace issues and employment law, including an Early Conciliation service.

Citizens Advice

03444 111 444 (Adviceline)
03444 111 445 (Text relay)
citizensadvice.org.uk
Free, confidential information and advice on your rights, including with money, housing, legal and other problems.

Equality Advisory & Support Service

equalityadvisoryservice.com
Advice on issues relating to equality and human rights.

Fit for Work

0800 032 6235
fitforwork.org
Information on work-related health issues and returning to work after sickness absence.

GOV.UK

gov.uk
Lists government services and information.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

hse.gov.uk
Information and guidance on health and safety law in the workplace.

Jobcentre Plus

gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Government employment and benefits agency.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

ncvo.org.uk
Information about volunteering, including details of local centres.

Open University

open.ac.uk

Offers flexible, part-time study and distance learning, including some free online courses.

Rethink Mental Illness

0300 5000 927
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.

Remploy

remploy.co.uk
Supports people with disabilities to find and stay in suitable work, and delivers the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service.

Shaw Trust

shaw-trust.org.uk
Supports disabled people to find and stay in work.

Stress Management Society

stress.org.uk
Information about stress and tips on how to cope.

Time to Change

time-to-change.org.uk (England)
timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)
National campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in England and Wales.