Royal College of Psychiatrists releases new online resource to help people return to work after mental illness

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched Work and Mental Health, a website that offers information and guidance about returning to work after a period of mental ill-health. Developed in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions by a multi-professional working group, the website is divided into four main sections aimed at workers, carers, employers and clinicians. Each section highlights significant information and provides useful links to resources from other organisations. Work and Mental Health explains how work can be good for people’s mental health and well-being – and can play a positive part in people’s recovery. It shows how employers may provide effective support at work for people with a history of mental ill-health, and how clinicians can support people returning to work.

To find out more about supporting people with mental health problems back into employment visit the employment section of The Centre for Mental Health website