Mental Health Information

Your mental health should always come first 

Looking after your own wellbeing at work is so important. We understand that having conversations about mental health at work can feel daunting, but breaking down the stigma is vital to creating a healthy and positive work environment. We have compiled a list of resources below to support you to manage your own wellbeing, and take steps towards improving workplace culture around mental health.

If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, call NHS 111.

Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency

You can call the Samaritans any time, day or night on 116 123 or email a Samaritan using jo@samaritans.org.uk

You can phone the West Yorkshire 24-hour mental health helpline, free, on 0800 183 0558. It provides confidential support, advice and information to anyone over 18 who is concerned about their mental health or worried about a family member or someone they care for.

Supporting your own mental health and wellbeing

Simple changes can make a big difference

Every Mind Matters shares 7 areas of life where simple changes can make a big difference to our mental health and wellbeing.

Positive mental health in the workplace

Learn how you can be mentally healthy at work, including information on:

• Is working good for my mental health?
• What if work is making my mental health worse?
• What if I’m not well enough to work?

How to be mentally healthy at work - Mind

Health and Wellbeing Directory for Bradford District and Craven

In the health and wellbeing directory you can search by topic to find tips, guides, tools and links to help you with specific health and wellbeing issues.

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your staff

Tools to build a mentally healthy workplace

Mind offers a wide range of resources for managers and organisations to build mentally healthy workplaces.

Considerations for remote workers

On this page, you'll find tips for looking after your mental health if you're in a hybrid or remote role.

Managing the wellbeing of volunteers 

This toolkit from Community First Yorkshire outlines what you need to consider when supporting volunteers within your organisation.

Understand the law around supporting mental health at work

ACAS provides a valuable guide on understanding the legal aspects of supporting mental health at work.