Now is the time for making allowances, being kind, and making sure you can spot the signs of stress in yourself and your team. This page is here to act as a resource for managers and leaders to help you step up and support in these unprecedented times.
It's ok to not be ok
The pandemic has exacerbated stress in the workplace, so how do we manage our own mental health and spot the signs in those around us? Listen to what our expert panel had to say at our recent event.
72% of employees rate wellbeing as a top priority for management
1 in 5 students have a diagnosed mental health problem
Only 4 in 10 employers have a formalised mental health and wellbeing strategy
Resources and Insights
Practical tools and tips for supporting yourself and your team.
Here are some tools, tips and templates that offer practical advice for adapting and managing change. A few key resources on other sites have been listed to the right, while CMI's own resources can be found linked below.
You can find more insights and resources on our Covid-19 Page.
Mental Health Alliance’s Podcast
Poppy Jaman, CEO of MHA, discusses the New Normal and taking care of our mental health
NHS’s 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Consider these five steps to mental wellbeing from the NHS
Health and Wellbeing during Coronavirus
The government's guidance on mental health and wellbeing duringthe Covid-19 outbreak
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Three’s response to mental health awareness
This UK brand is well-known for their quirky adverts and fun-loving image – but how are they tackling mental health issues?
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Don’t psych yourself out with intimidating goals
By setting realistic targets, and breaking these down into achievable tasks, you can ensure your success.
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health triggers in your workplace
Sometimes we think we’re unaffected by an event or experience – but MFHA England’s research shows otherwise…
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Become a mental health first aider
How can a mental health first aid certification help you support your colleagues to get the help they need at work?
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Should You Talk About Mental Health In An Interview?
Mental health issues can be difficult to bring up, but one leading HR director pays to be upfront
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How to support your staff during a difficult time
Mental health crises. Divorce. Redundancy. Illness in the family. We speak to managers about how they created safe spaces.
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Update your workplace mental health plan
There are baseline expectations about how to manage workplace mental health issues. Many managers are going above and beyond.
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Incorporating mental health days into sickness leave
From sick leave to stress leave, how many types of invisible illnesses should your policies cover?
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The Better Managers Manual
Managing the New Normal
The #BetterManagers Manual offers a practical guide to navigating the impacts of Covid-19 for managers and leaders.
To support managers and leaders as they navigate this crisis - both for themselves and for those they manage - we have assembled a set of tried-and-tested tools and resources brought together through five key themes: flexible working; crisis management; mental health and wellbeing; the new employment landscape; and good governance.
Download the manual