LGBTIQ+ mental health at work
Workplaces can be particularly difficult environments for LGBTIQ+ people to maintain good mental health if there is discriminatory behaviour, conscious or unconscious bias, or a culture where staff feel that they have to lie or hide their true selves. We also know that stress can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing, leading to increased rates of sickness absence. Findings from our Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmark of best mental health policy and practice, show that a staggering 50% of LGBTIQ+ employees said that work is the biggest factor contributing to their poor mental health. So how can employers support LGBTIQ+ mental health in the workplace? Read more…