A partnership approach to mental health at work

摘要

Dealing with cases of stress and psychological ill health in the workplace is a growing challenge facing occupational health professionals, who not only give advice on work- and non-work-related stress, but may also support and help rehabilitate employees who suffer from other more complex mental health conditions. OH nurses will be familiar with conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders, but they might not always be equipped with the skills to provide appropriate intervention or referral. In the past, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service employees who presented with such conditions were referred to mental health specialists via their general practitioners. Depending on the availability of specialist services and NHS waiting lists, it could take considerable time to rehabilitate these employees back to work.