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Mental Health...It's Good To Talk

Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health at Work Survey

Usdaw wants to find out more about the experiences of members living with a mental health problem so that we can identify what support they need at work.

About Mental Health Awareness

Usdaw takes both the physical and mental wellbeing of its members very seriously.

Usdaw wants to support its members with mental health issues and has resources to support reps who want to campaign in their workplace around the issue of mental health. Mental health problems are on the rise and lots of our reps and officials are supporting members with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.

The campaign materials have the theme It's Good To Talk and are designed to help open up conversations and reduce the stigma of talking about mental health.

Day of Action on Mental Health - 10 October 2024
Usdaw is once again organising a co-ordinated Day of Action on Mental Health on 10 October to mark World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day takes place on the same day each year and aims to raise mental health awareness around the world. Find out more at www.usdaw.org.uk/DoAMH.

How this helps you

For too long mental health has been a taboo subject and individuals were often, and unfairly, blamed for their condition. The shame and secrecy around mental health can have devastating consequences. Usdaw wants to change that while accepting that it is a complex and sensitive area.

Members with mental health problems may well have rights to additional support at work under the Equality Act – but these rights are often poorly understood by managers leading to members not getting the support they need.

If you're struggling with your mental health, your rep will be able to provide advice and support. We also have a wealth of materials available within this area of the website.

Mental Health at Work

One in four of us will have a mental health problem at some point in our lives and that makes anxiety and depression an important issue for all unions.

Mind Your Head - Mental Health Bitesize Course

Our latest bitesize course aims to help reps and members look after their mental health in these difficult times.

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