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Mental health in the workplace: advice for managers

WEBMental health in the workplace: advice for managers A new factsheet from the UK EAPA provides practical strategies for managers to support employees and constructively manage situations where mental health is contributing factor. “Line managers are faced with numerous responsibilities relating to the guidance, support, development, …

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How EAPs are a highly effective complement to the NHS

WEBEAPs are helping to ease the burden on NHS services, and crucially, offering easier access for employees to mental health support, when and how it’s needed, and at an earlier stage. A new analysis comparing the use and waiting times for NHS services with EAPs is a clear demonstration of how that’s been working in practice.

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How EAPs are protecting the NHS

WEBHow EAPs are protecting the NHS. The number of referrals to NHS mental health services have hit their highest level for two years, signalling a new surge in cases.. The BBC’s Shared Data Unit figures from 117 Clinical Commissioning Groups and health boards across the UK showed around 300,000 people were referred to NHS mental …

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The UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association Revealed: …

WEBRevealed: how employers and EAPs have become an essential pillar to the UK’s mental health provision Employers and their Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) have taken on a huge role in delivering mental health services to the UK population, according to new figures out today from EAPA UK. Data from a ‘state-of-the-market’ …

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Getting evidence on good mental health ROI

WEBAn academic study involving work with the Australian Fire Service found that mental health training for managers led to real impact on work-related absence and an ROI of £9.98 for each pound spent; while the Government’s Thriving at Work highlighted a significant return for employers investing in mental health interventions: an average of £

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Managing traumatic events in the workplace

WEBPost-traumatic stress disorder Increased symptoms for more than four weeks following the traumatic incident can lead to a number of specific symptoms that could indicate the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder

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NICE recommends mental wellbeing apps to reduce NHS waiting …

WEBNICE recommends mental wellbeing apps to reduce NHS waiting lists In response to long waiting lists for accessing talking therapies, NICE has made initial recommendations for eight digital technologies that help people with common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as PTSD and body dysmorphia. …

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The importance of supporting mental health first aiders

WEBThe importance of supporting mental health first aiders If your organisation’s wellbeing strategy includes mental health first aiders – it’s vital to remember they will need supporting too, says EAPA chair. Mental Health First Aid training for employees in the workplace is a relatively new concept that has seen a large take-up in many …

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Time to Talk Day highlights how UK workers still put on a ‘brave …

WEBTime to Talk Day highlights how UK workers still put on a ‘brave face’ Around 68% of UK employees said they felt the need to put a brave face when asked about their mental health, according to a survey among 5,000 people. When asked how they were feeling, 37% said they tended to just to rely […]

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Counsellors’ Guide working with EAPs

WEB1.0 Introduction. This document has been produced by the UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association (UK EAPA), the professional body for the EAP industry in the UK. It is designed to provide a practical guide to working with EAPs for counsellors and psychotherapists and covers the principle aspects of delivery of these services.

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“Are people being let down by EAP

WEBIn a study commissioned by UK EAPA looking at counselling outcomes in the UK, out of some 28,000 cases, there was 70% recovery or improvement rate. Quite clearly, EAPs are not letting people down. They are an essential part of mental health support for employers, and form part of a range supports that an organisation might provide.

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Why EAPs are essential to a proactive approach to sickness absence

WEBContact EAPA. EAPA are pleased to accept your questions about the EAP industry. Please use the Contact us page or the form here.

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The UK Employee Assistance Programme Association 170,000 …

WEB170,000 more employees and families to benefit from EAP services in New York, following recent announcement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services were expanded in February to around 170,000 New York City Department of Education (DOE) staff and their families. The widened access to EAP was announced by New York City …

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What should organisations do to encourage staff to use their EAP

WEBWhat should organisations do to encourage staff to use their EAP? This week, Tracey Paxton, director of operations for Vivup EAP and executive board member of UK EAPA writes about how employers can encourage staff to use their EAP. Offering Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) to staff continues to remain a popular option …

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Supporting employees to manage bereavement

WEBAn EAP professional will be able to explore the level of significance in the employee’s life and unpick complexities. It’s a difficult conversation to have, that needs time and sensitivity. The EAP will also provide support on practical matters: funeral arrangements, dealing with belongings, the sale of property, how to look after other

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Find an EAP provider

WEBEAP Organisational and Support Services Provider Members include companies specialising in subjects relevant to EAPs, such as alcohol and drug services, health advisory services, financial services that are relevant to the workplace. To find out more about the services offered by our current members, please contact each organisation …

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What happens if police no longer respond to mental health calls

WEBWhat happens if police no longer respond to mental health calls? From this September, the Metropolitan Police will no longer attend situations relating to mental ill-health (unless there is a clear threat to life), allowing them to focus on crime. The Met commissioner has argued that in London alone officers — untrained in dealing with […]

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