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discrimination in any life area, such as relationships or work.


At the same time average levels of reported discrimination fell from 41.6 per cent to 28.4 per cent.


Despite improvements in people’s


attitudes to mental health issues, Unite member and community mental health nurse Hollie Roblin said there is still progress to be made.


“Initiatives like this are really important. Workplaces are often a trigger for mental


health problems, particularly with issues such as stress than can lead to other complications like low mood and anxiety,” she explained.


“So safeguards and awareness at work – if you’re able to speak to someone and there’s acknowledgement from the leadership that mental health is an important issue – are certainly welcome.”


Unite lead professional officer for mental health, Dave Munday, encouraged other organisations to sign up to Time to Change. Munday was also pointed that


Initiatives like this are really important. Workplaces are often a trigger for mental health problems, particularly with is- sues such as stress than can lead to other complications like low mood and anxiety


Unite member, meantal health nurse


trade unions have a vital role to play in supporting employees with mental health problems.


” Holly Roblin


He said, “Trade unions can perform a number of important roles in helping members who be suffering with mental health issues.


“Unions can ensure they can negotiate effective policies with the employer, represent members with mental health problems effectively and help inform and educate members and representatives to understand the issue.”


To find out more about accessing mental health support services visit rethink.org


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