Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace by Gill Hasson & Donna Butler Summary
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In today's high-pressure workplace, mental health isn't optional - it's essential. Endorsed by Public Health England's CEO, this practical guide offers strategies that reduce absenteeism while boosting productivity. What if your company's next breakthrough isn't a product, but a wellness policy?
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The Silent Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight
One in four adults will experience a mental health challenge this year. Statistically, that means in every meeting room, someone is silently struggling. The cost? Eight billion pounds annually in the UK alone-and that's just the measurable damage. Behind these numbers lie countless stories of talented professionals who've called in sick citing "the flu" when anxiety made getting out of bed feel impossible, or high performers whose creativity evaporated under the weight of chronic stress. This isn't a fringe issue anymore. Companies like Google and Microsoft have slashed absenteeism by 45% simply by taking mental health seriously. The workplace has become ground zero for a mental health revolution, and understanding this shift isn't just compassionate-it's essential for survival in the modern economy. Mental health isn't the absence of problems-it's the capacity to navigate life's inevitable storms. Think of it less like a light switch (on or off, healthy or ill) and more like the weather: constantly shifting, influenced by countless factors, sometimes predictable but often surprising. You might have a diagnosis and still experience profound wellbeing, or appear perfectly functional while drowning internally. This subjective reality makes workplace mental health complex but also deeply personal.
The Mind-Body Connection and the Spectrum of Wellbeing
The True Price of Toxic Workplaces
Building Workplaces That Actually Work
Taking Control of Your Own Wellbeing and Setting Boundaries
The Art of Assertiveness and Building Workplace Support
Managing Mental Health Conditions and Building Sustainable Futures
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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