Things to consider

  • How would you handle sickness absence if it was physical health?

  • What are your workplace health policies?

  • Do absence policies and documents cover mental health?

  • Does your workplace have mental health specific policies?

  • Do you have any tools you can use, like Wellbeing Action Plans?

(See our Mental Health Tools for Line Managers e-learning for how to use these)

Remember: Mental and physical health often interact