Get talking about mental health in the workplace
A HEALTHCARE trust is reminding people of its Talking Therapies service as part of this year's World Mental Health Day event.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘mental health in the workplace’, and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is urging people who are struggling to balance work and their wellbeing to self-refer for support.
Rotherham Talking Therapies offers free, confidential support for people struggling with common mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Alongside clinical treatment, the service also has an employment support team, which can assist patients with any work-related issues they may be having.
Ranging from writing a CV and job searching, to having tricky conversations about mental health with employers or returning to work after being off for a while, the team can help patients to stay in, return to or find work.
Talking Therapies manager Jen Mason said: “We offer free, fully confidential, mental health support to anyone who is experiencing symptoms of really common mental health problems like worrying more often than not, experiencing panic attacks, feeling low or tearful or no longer doing things you would normally enjoy.
“Our employment support service works successfully alongside the clinical treatment we offer, as it can guide you in an area that plays a big part in your wellbeing.
“Looking at both your mental health and employment situation as a whole can really help to improve how you are feeling and increase your confidence.
“We have had so much positive feedback from former patients – Talking Therapies really is helping people to improve their mental health, working life and to bring a balance between both.”
“We know it can be scary, daunting or even overwhelming to ask for help, but we completely understand how you are feeling, are non-judgemental and make it as easy as we can to get the help you need.
“Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you think you could benefit.”
Go online to complete a self-referral form at https://talkingtherapies.rdash.nhs.uk/.
Alternatively, you can also ask your GP or health professional to refer you.