A new Acas report, The Management of Mental Health at Work, includes six key recommendations that employers can adopt to have a more positive effect on employees’ mental health and create a better environment. The report sets out the case that employers should prioritise mental health in the workplace to include careful management of those with mental health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to working practices where appropriate, and educating their whole organisation to challenge stigma. Leaders and line managers have a crucial role to play in reducing anxiety levels, and Acas set out six key recommendations including developing a positive environment for mental health at work, ensuring that line managers are well trained around mental health and challenging the stigma of mental health.

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