The way employers view workplace wellbeing is changing. The focus is shifting from reactive management of sickness absence to a more proactive approach of prevention through promoting wellbeing and improving employee engagement.
In response to this changing approach, the mental health charity MIND has developed a Wellness Action Plan. A Wellness Action Plan is an optional and confidential tool which can help employees manage their mental health and wellbeing at work. The WAP is inspired by Mary Ellen Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®): an evidence-based system used worldwide by people to manage their mental health.
Wellness Actions Plans are an easy, practical way of helping employees support their own mental health and allows managers to support the mental health of team members.
Anyone can complete a Wellness Action Plan. You don't need to have a mental health problem to feel the benefits. Having a plan just means that you have some practical steps in place to make sure you're supported when you aren't feeling great.
The mental health charity Mind have produced three guides which you can get from your manager on request, or download through the link below. Guidance on how these can be used can be found in the manager's and employee's guide.