Organization guide
What is an employer’s duty on mental health at work?
A practical guide to psychosocial risk prevention, workplace organization, manager preparation and response to employee mental health concerns.
Prevent risk at its source
A credible approach does more than offer individual wellbeing support. It examines workload, autonomy, relationships, emotional demands, value conflicts and job insecurity.
Prepare a consistent individual response
Managers should listen without diagnosing, raise relevant work facts and use internal support. HR should make roles, privacy and the next step clear.
- A known concern-reporting route
- Managers trained on role boundaries
- Operational access to occupational health
- Traceable decisions and reviews
Turn assessment into action
Assessment without follow-through weakens trust. Involve relevant stakeholders, define actions, name owners and review whether conditions improve.
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Frequently asked questions
Should employers diagnose mental health?
No. They should assess and prevent workplace risk, act on work conditions and use qualified health routes.
Is an employee assistance line enough?
No. It may complement the approach but cannot replace action on working conditions and risk factors.
What should happen after a concern is raised?
Address immediate safety, gather work facts, protect privacy, involve the right support and review the actions taken.