Blog: Standing up for working people includes standing up for mental health

All too often, Mental Health does not receive the attention or the support, that other health problems do. Our union has a proud history of fighting for greater funding for mental health support, but just as importantly, for greater recognition of mental health in the workplace.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Blog: On mental health, there is so much more that all of us can do

We want to see employers ensure that workers are not overloaded by their jobs, and that they have suitable support systems to help them overcome difficulties – like well trained and supportive managers, regular supervision, employees assistance programs and access to counselling to help them cope.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Stigma around mental health must end, says UNISON

Employers urged to ‘take real action’ to support staff

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cuts to mental health leave staff facing violence and aggression, says UNISON

New UNISON survey of staff working in mental health services

Press release on the UNISON National site.

Conference pledges mental health support for members

We should all be mental health champions, delegates hear as they call for expansion of programme started by Cymru/Wales

Article on the UNISON National site.

’It’s the workplace that needs to change, not the person’

Conference pledges action to tackle growing problem of mental health issues for local government workers facing pressures driven by austerity, cuts and growing demand for the services they provide

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
UNISON mental health matters graphic

Where’s the support for our mental health?

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, UNISON members share their experiences of the UK’s struggling mental health services

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Where’s the support for our mental health?

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, UNISON members share their experiences of the UK’s struggling mental health services

Making time to talk

Laney Walsh is working tirelessly to combat the stigma around mental health

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Making time to talk

Laney Walsh is working tirelessly to combat the stigma around mental health