Hidden Talents

“Good mental health at work results in a more contented workforce leading to a

higher retention level of staff and better performance.”

Economic & Social Cost

• One in 7 visits to a GP are about mental health issues.

• One in six employees (5,000,000 workers at any time) are currently experiencing mental illness.

• More working days are lost due to stress, anxiety and depression than for any other illness:-

Lost production - £30 billion p.a.Total costs - £105 billion

Just ask yourself….

Could we be adding to or creating a problem within our workplace?

How can we become a more mentally healthy workplace?

No one needs to be an expert in mental health, to have a “mentally healthy”

workplace. Being able to talk about mental health at work will quickly reveal an understanding

& knowledge that is already present – your Hidden Talents!

Our 8 Point Action Plan

How are you? Be aware of “change” in you/your staff

Take breaks for you and your staff

Listen and try not to pre-judge.

Avoid cliches

Have regular one to one meetings. Give praise.

Be you – talk about usual things as well.

Be informed – find out about mental illness

Ask what’s needed

Simple steps you can take, to make a difference

Hidden TalentsWhat can I do now?

• Support SUF’s Hidden Talents campaign and make a PLEDGE today to show your

commitment

• Share with us your feedback – it takes 2 minutes to complete a SURVEY

• Share your thoughts & ideas – how can we spread the word?

“Everyone has mental health - in business, mental health is everyone's business”