Mental Health

Updated: 15 June 2021

Mental health and wellbeing at work is a broad and complex topic and there are both work-related and individual factors that can influence mental health at work. In terms of the 大象传媒, there are inherent risks to mental health and wellbeing in some of the work we do that must be considered (e.g. making programmes on sensitive and difficult subjects, viewing graphic images, witnessing traumatic events).

The more general aspects of work such as workload, working relationships, sense of control etc can also influence mental health and wellbeing positively or negatively. These factors should be approached in a similar manner to physical safety in the workplace in terms of identifying, assessing and managing the risks and then helping those who become unwell / injured.

Also, some employees will bring to the workplace individual vulnerabilities such as existing mental health issues and personal problems, which may impact their mental health and wellbeing and work performance.

A comprehensive approach to supporting mental health at work therefore includes managing work related risks to mental health where possible and providing information, advice and support in respect of non-work related mental health and wellbeing issues.

The following pages provide information and resources on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics, and see also the range of support services available in Useful Documents:

Improving mental well-being and resilience Mental health and wellbeing is relevant for all of us, whether we have a mental health condition or not. Mental wellbeing is a continuum which we can move along depending on what is happening in our lives. Find guidance and tips here about how to maintain and improve your mental wellbeing and resilience at work.
Work-related mental health There are many factors at work that can impact mental health and wellbeing 鈥� from reporting in a hostile environment, to interviewing a contributor about a sensitive topic, to general work demands. It鈥檚 important to be able to identify and manage these work-related psychological issues, in order to promote mental health and wellbeing and provide support where needed (including EAP services).
Mental health problems affecting work It鈥檚 important to have open conversations about mental health at work and consider adjustments, accommodations and support needs for those who are managing mental health issues. This section covers guidance, advice and relevant 大象传媒 support services (including the EAP service).
Mental health crisis or emergency Mental health emergencies at work can happen at any time, just in the same way that physical emergencies can. Guidance is provided here about how best to handle these psychological emergencies to ensure the individuals get the timely and appropriate support they need, including through our Mental Health First Aid network (MHFA) and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Supporting Contributor Wellbeing As well as focusing on staff wellbeing, we also have a duty of care to protect the wellbeing of contributors involved in 大象传媒 programmes. Sometimes contributors are already vulnerable due to mental health issues (or other reasons) and require specific support and adjustments. Other times it's the format or nature of the programme which can impact a contributor鈥檚 wellbeing (i.e. competitive, high stakes, exposing, immersive, a sensitive topic). And sometimes it鈥檚 both.