--- title: All you need to know about mental health in the workplace description: All you need to know about mental health and the effects it has on work, take our interactive quiz, download our ebook and gain expert insight. --- [![Health Shield](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Healshield-logo-horizontal-black@2x-1.png?width=270&height=42&name=Healshield-logo-horizontal-black@2x-1.png "Health Shield")](https://www.healthshield.co.uk) - [Health Cash Plans](https://www.healthshield.co.uk/our-solutions/) Toggle sub-menu ### Our Solutions Affordable, everyday employee health benefit solutions that show you care and help keep staff engaged. 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Here you'll find a series of blogs offering professional advice and online tools to help you keep your staff in the best of health. ![All you need to know about mental health](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hubfs/Health-Shield-Pillar-Page/box_img_3-1.jpeg) # All you need to know about mental health in the workplace [56% of employers](https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-your-staff/) said that they would like to do more to improve staff wellbeing but don't have the right guidance. Our Mental Health Hub is designed to help you support your staff, keeping them in the best of health - both physically and mentally. How much do you really know about mental health in the workplace? [Take our quiz to find out.](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/all-you-need-to-know-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace-hsafc#IDquizanchor) ![How to support mental health at work](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hubfs/How%20to%20support%20mental%20health%20at%20work.jpg) #### How to support mental health at work To really support mental health at work, you need to be aware of the signs, these could include an individual being short-tempered or acting out of character, or you may have noticed an increase in absenteeism. Make sure you know all the warning signs: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/b54cb8ab-7bfd-4c8f-9d8b-381f357c9915.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/b54cb8ab-7bfd-4c8f-9d8b-381f357c9915) ![How does mental health affect office productivity?](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Inbound/Epic%201%20-%20Mental%20Health/Blog%20images/S2%20B1.jpg?width=1600&name=S2%20B1.jpg) #### How does mental health affect office productivity? Lack of concentration affecting an individual's quality of work, irritable individuals affecting the workforce's motivation are just a couple of examples of mental health affecting productivity. Find out more about what's really affecting your employee productivity: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/0308bcac-8abe-4e99-bc5c-8c57549e4603.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/0308bcac-8abe-4e99-bc5c-8c57549e4603) ![5 key steps to solving workplace stress](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Inbound/Epic%201%20-%20Mental%20Health/Blog%20images/S3%20B2.jpg?width=1500&name=S3%20B2.jpg) #### 5 key steps to tackling workplace stress Whilst feeling stressed at work isn't uncommon, it can lead to more severe mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. So, how can you, as their employer, help? Follow our 5 steps... [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/bb29fe78-5a5e-494b-9d5c-72ce9ce94e37.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/bb29fe78-5a5e-494b-9d5c-72ce9ce94e37) #### Take our [quiz](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/how-much-do-you-know-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace-take-our-quiz?hsLang=en-gb)... ![](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Inbound/Epic%201%20-%20Mental%20Health/Blog%20images/S1%20B1.jpg?width=1600&name=S1%20B1.jpg) #### Why #wellnesswednesdays should be compulsory in the workplace Workplace wellness programmes have proved to have positive effects on an office, whether it helps reduce absenteeism or improves employees' mental health. Find out why offices should implement #wellnesswednesday: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/e7d2a42a-d4a3-4b55-8ac1-c939065ff3a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/e7d2a42a-d4a3-4b55-8ac1-c939065ff3a8) ![](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Inbound/Epic%201%20-%20Mental%20Health/Blog%20images/S1%20B2.jpg?width=1600&name=S1%20B2.jpg) #### Top tips to implementing a workplace wellness programme Are you considering implementing a workplace wellness programme to help support your employees? Our blog offers our top tips and expert advice to help you keep staff in the best of health: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/932520cc-d77f-4401-a4aa-0c49dd59e245.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/932520cc-d77f-4401-a4aa-0c49dd59e245) ## eBook: Understanding mental health in the workplace [Download now](https://www.flipsnack.com/healthshield/the-importance-of-mental-health-in-the-workplace/full-view.html?__hstc=99510913.cb9d61599e4e2977fbcf878d475d20a3.1628673466361.1636467919881.1636550129200.100&__hssc=99510913.1.1636550129200&__hsfp=3689244508&hsCtaTracking=7b3ffdba-2c42-4cce-8d3b-e6b53b3bcfef%7C2d4b6b32-28dc-44ae-86ef-6594b2854e70) ![Wellness benefits of Health Shield Cash Plans](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/S1%20B3.jpg?width=2256&name=S1%20B3.jpg) #### Wellness benefits of Health Shield Health Cash Plans Discover more about our Health Cash Plans and the benefits they bring to employees. Benefits include My GP Anytime, My On-Demand Physio, My 24/7 Counselling, find out more about these services:  [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/56f9869b-4ee4-4d52-9569-8770cebf0fd2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/56f9869b-4ee4-4d52-9569-8770cebf0fd2) ![S2 B3](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hubfs/Inbound/Epic%201%20-%20Mental%20Health/Blog%20images/S2%20B3.jpg) #### How health cash plans boost productivity and employee morale Did you know that health cash plans are designed to meet both the employee and employers' needs? For those who aren't yet entirely convinced, our blog explains exactly how health cash plans can boost productivity levels *and* employee morale: [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/02198d49-3632-4251-9b03-6e88894dba0f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/02198d49-3632-4251-9b03-6e88894dba0f) ![Improving employee motivation](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images%20-%20non%20inbound/improving_motivation.jpg?width=2070&name=improving_motivation.jpg) #### Improving employee motivation Our blog discusses the importance of employee motivation and how you, as an employer, can help improve it. From encouraging a work / life balance to introducing incentives and rewards, learn how you can improve employee wellbeing: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/d085ccec-1c49-4524-b76a-5f31237d6cf9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/d085ccec-1c49-4524-b76a-5f31237d6cf9) ![Nature blog - website2](https://info.healthshield.co.uk/hubfs/Nature%20blog%20-%20website2.jpg) #### Mental Health Awareness Week Blog Our blog discusses how to use the power of nature to support employee mental health in the workplace: [![Read our blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5912715/324cfd73-3c9f-4b06-b664-1bd4bc3e6bbb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5912715/324cfd73-3c9f-4b06-b664-1bd4bc3e6bbb) #### Health Shield's solutions Here at Health Shield, we strive to help people lead healthier, happier and more productive lives. 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