Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

Prior to founding ACHIEVE, I worked primarily as a Social Worker in the field of mental health – both in hospital settings and in the community, providing support to those living with mental health concerns. My role in supporting people’s recovery would regularly involve conversations with their employers about ways to best support their return to work.

I was often struck by how different employers responded to these conversations. Some were emphatic and supportive of the employee, while others ...