Healthy Working Lives launched its Save 30 Days - a campaign to drive awareness of the economic benefits of managing and supporting employees’ mental health.

Each year, one in four Scots experience a mental health problem. Of those with mental health problems in work the average time lost is 30 working days, costing Scottish employers over £350 million.

It is thought that many employers remain unaware of, or continue to underestimate, the major impact employees’ mental health has on their business and the wider economy.  

To help employers and managers to better deal with the impact of stress, anxiety and depression, Healthy Working Lives has launched www.save30days.com - an online resource to provide employers and line managers across Scotland with advice and solutions on how to cope with mental health problems in the workplace.

The resource outlines the key factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace; economic benefit of positive mental health in the workplace and ensuring that managers are aware of their legislative responsibilities.

In addition, Healthy Working Lives offers training courses for employers to promote positive mental health in the workplace.
In Scotland, there are over 117,000 people with mental health problems, who want to work but are unemployed. Research shows returning to work promotes recovery, longer-term better health as well as improving quality of life and well-being.