Mental health policy template
If you want to promote mental health in your workplace, and how you aim to support your employees, this model policy template is essential.
- 3 pages / 977 words.
- Last updated 31/01/2025.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Mental health policy
1 Overview
1.1 Our Mental Health policy outlines our provisions to prevent and address mental health issues among our employees.
1.2 Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental illness may be detrimental to a person, as it impact happiness, productivity and collaboration. Mental health issues may affect companies, in the form of:
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Turnover
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Absenteeism
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Poor employee performance
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Employee substance abuse
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Work-related accidents
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Workplace violence or harassment
1.3 With this policy, we aim to support our employees and create a healthy and happy workplace. We want everyone to feel appreciated and be treated fairly.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all our employees. [HR/ Mental Wellness Committee] is primarily responsible for communicating this policy and overseeing its implementation.
2.2 Our policy starts by seeking input from all stakeholders. We will consult employees, senior management and mental health professionals to develop and revise our policy.
3 General principles
3.1 What are mental health issues?
3.1.1 Mental health issues in the workplace are any conditions that affect employees' state of mind. These conditions may include mild depression, stress and severe anxiety which may result in burnout and nervous breakdowns. Substance abuse may also perpetuate mental health issues.
3.1.2 Mental health problems manifest in different ways. Some employees may suffer with no physical side effects, while others may experience physical symptoms (e.g. increased blood pressure, lethargy, changes in eating habits.)
3.2 Factors that cause mental health issues
3.2.1 Employees may experience mental health issues for various reasons that an employer cannot control (e.g. hereditary, family conflicts, general health.) But, there are also work-related reasons for mental health problems, including:
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Job insecurity
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Excessive pressure
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Work-life imbalance
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Lack of appreciation
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Hostile workplace conditions
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The policy highlights what you as a business intend to do to acknowledge and support employees who are struggling.
It includes how you'll aim to:
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Treat mental health problems seriously.
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Identify issues and work with the employee to resolve them.
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Support all staff faced with mental health issues.
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Maintain a healthy environment that staff feel comfortable, safe and happy to work in.
Send to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc. and request confirmation that is has been read and understood.
Issue during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher.
Compliance
Compliance
This Mental health policy template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
The policy should apply to all members of staff and should be communicated and implemented across the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Mental health policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
