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Inclusive Employment for Persons with Mental Health Conditions

Improving Workplace Inclusivity starts with You and Me.

 

Persons with mental health conditions deserve dignity in an inclusive society where employment supports recovery and meaningful participation. Despite improvements noted in workplace attitudes, the NCSS 2021 Public Attitudes towards Persons with Mental Health Conditions Study underscores the need to combat stigma and enhance mental well-being in organisations. Promoting inclusivity fosters a supportive work environment that values all employees, including those with mental health conditions, crucial for positive well-being amid workplace stress.

Be Part of the Inclusive Employment Journey

Whether you are an organisational leader, human resource practitioner or team member, every role matters in creating an inclusive workplace for persons with mental health conditions.

As an Organisational Leader or Human Resource Practitioner,

we recommend that you practise ADAPT to create a supportive and inclusive workplace for persons with mental health conditions.

  • Advance awareness and dialogue on mental health.
  • Develop strategies to monitor and strengthen employee mental well-being.
  • Appoint a Workplace Mental Well-being Champion.
  • Partner with employment support agencies for Return-to-Work and employment support.
  • Train supervisors and colleagues to support employees with mental health conditions.


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Support Inclusive Hiring by Partnering with Employment Support Agencies

As Colleagues,

we recommend that you practise the 3 ‘L’s to support your colleagues well-being with ease.

  • Look for signs and symptoms that may indicate a colleague is struggling or in distress.
  • Listen to your colleague actively and empathetically.
  • Link your colleague to practical support and resources.

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Look, Listen and Link

 

Explore Further Resources

For Organisational Leaders and Human Resource Practitioners

  1. Assess Your Workforce’s Well-being: Use iWorkHealth evaluate the state of your employees' well-being at work.
  2. Access Mental Health Support Resources: Learn how to offer mental health support in the workplace with the Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces and the Playbook on Workplace Mental Well-being. Plan your workplace well-being support using the WellNUS Mental Health Framework.
  3. Join the Well-being Champions Network: Connect with like-minded professionals to access valuable resources and share best practices for driving inclusive workplace policies and initiatives.

For Colleagues

  1. Explore Mindline at Work: Discover ways to care for yourselves and your colleagues at the workplace.
  2. Register for Peer Support Training: Enhance your skills to foster a supportive work environment with these courses