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Further Useful Links For Employers

If an employee is experiencing emotional distress or mental health difficulties, encourage them to make an appointment with their GP. We understand this can be difficult; National Mind’s ‘Find the Words Campaign’ has great advice and downloadable resources to support. They can also try ‘doc ready’ app.

If your employee would like to access talking therapies, they can refer themselves to the Primary Care Mental Health and IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service in Leeds. Therapies on offer include guided self-help, stress and mood management, one-to-one cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other psychotherapeutic approaches. Call 0113 843 4388 (lines are open 8.30am – 4.00pm, Mon–Fri)
A peer support service is offered by Leeds Mind specifically for people who are in employment. Courses include Being Well at Work; a 10-week programme focused on enabling people to improve their wellness at work. Contact the WorkPlace Leeds Peer Support Team on 0113 230 2631
If the person is feel highly distressed and in crisis, request an assessment with the Crisis Assessment Service by calling 111 (24 hours)

Talk to the Mindful Employer Coordinator for advice and guidance
Sign the Mindful Employer Charter to demonstrate your commitment
Access mental health related training and wellbeing initiatives to develop staffs’ skills and confidence
Join the Leeds MINDFUL EMPLOYER Network to connect with organisations and share good practice
View the National MINDFUL EMPLOYER website for advice and resources such as Line Managers’ Resource
Start a wellbeing working group or stress-reduction focus group in the workplace
Read the 10 Steps Employer Toolkit; a step by step guide on how to create mentally healthy workplaces
Display posters and resources which promote positive attitudes to mental health and reduce stigma
Signpost staff to valuable resources such as the Leeds Mental Health Directory and Mindwell