Publisher's Synopsis
The subject of mental health is a prominent one in today's business world and more and resources and knowledge are available now, to a wider range of people, than ever before. In the workplace, however, managers are now under more and more pressure to understand and empathise with a wide range of mental health issues that would usually be passed over to medical professionals in the first instance. This can be an expensive and time-consuming way for anyone to absence manage their staff and so this book looks at various ways that managers can offer a 'first aid' solution to most mental health issues. The book is not intended to turn you into an armchair psychiatrist or psychologist, but aims to give you enough knowledge and a range of tools to provide vital help and support until professional help can be provided. The book examines various mental health issues, the type of symptoms you might expect to see and a range of various tools and techniques that you can use as part of your first aid toolkit. There are also practical exercises and interventions for you to learn and practice to give you the confidence and skill to help anyone showing signs of stress or mental health issues on a first aid basis.
