May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, a staggering 44% of employees say they experience daily stress. That’s nearly half the global workforce operating under pressure—and many organisations still aren’t set up to support workplace wellbeing effectively. Mental health support at work is no longer a ‘nice to have’. It’s a non-negotiable part of organisational health.
Why Mental Health at Work Can’t Be IgnoredIgnore it, and you’ll feel it elsewhere.
Burnout leads to sickness absence, low morale, poor productivity and high turnover—costs that are quietly draining your budget and your culture. If your people are disengaged or struggling, no strategy will land and no transformation will stick. You can’t build high performance on shaky foundations.
On the flip side, when people feel supported, they show up stronger, work smarter, and stick around longer.
What You Can Do Right Now (For Free)To help you take practical action during Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s a list of free mental health and wellbeing resources that organisations across the UK can use straight away:
1. Access to Work Mental Health Support Service (Maximus UK)Confidential, one-to-one mental health support for employees struggling in their roles.
👉 Explore here
A great opportunity to engage in local workshops, connect with experts and raise mental health awareness in your team.
👉 Check them out
Tailored resources for small businesses, including guides, checklists and support lines.
👉 Visit the FSB Hub
Practical advice on creating mentally healthy workplaces and supporting staff through change and conflict.
👉 Read the ACAS guide
Toolkits, policy templates, and training ideas for embedding mental health into your organisational culture.
👉 Explore the hub
Free, professional support that employees can self-refer to. A vital service to signpost in every workplace.
👉 Find NHS support
The LGA offers a wealth of guidance, case studies and tools to help councils and local leaders improve mental health outcomes in their communities and workplaces.
👉 Explore LGA mental health resources
There are millions of mental health and wellbeing videos and podcasts across online platforms such as Youtube and Spotify! We can really make a difference to our employee’s wellbeing and boost our workplace culture by sending out podcasts and videos to watch and listen to.
Start Somewhere—Then Keep GoingYou don’t need to solve everything overnight. The first step is to open up the conversation, signpost to these resources, and make it clear your organisation cares.
Even small actions—like sharing this blog, or starting a discussion in your next team meeting—can have a ripple effect.
Let’s make workplaces healthier, together.
Got a resource to add? Seen something that’s worked? Drop us a message or share it on LinkedIn—we’re stronger when we collaborate.
Looking for more tailored wellbeing solutions for your team?
We offer workshops on managing toxic environments, mental health awareness, and building emotionally intelligent leadership. Book a consultation online at www.p3od.co.uk or drop us a message.
I’m Marc O’Hagan – Director for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Organisational Development specialist for my own HR consultancy, p3od. I specialise in organisational development,…
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