Mental Health Standards

What is the 'Mental Health at Work Commitment'?

The 'Mental Health at Work Commitment' is a framework developed by national mental health charity Mind. It's based on the Thriving at Work standards, pulling from pledges and standards that are already out there using up-to-date research, from UK employers and mental health experts. For more information, visit the Mind website

Organisations can sign up to the national commitment. Once signed up, you'll automatically be enrolled into an email journey. Look out for your welcome email containing a welcome pack with social media assets and communications templates. You'll then receive a series of regular emails packed full of information and resources to support your organisation to achieve each standard.

Sign up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment

The six standards

The framework sets out six standards based on what best practice has shown is needed to make a difference. Using these, you can create an environment where employees can thrive. Each standard has a set of actions and a toolkit with resources that help you achieve the commitment, use the links below to view the toolkits for each standard:

• Standard 1 toolkit: Prioritise mental health in the workplace by developing and delivering a systematic programme of activity
• Standard 2 toolkit: Proactively ensure work design and organisational culture drive positive mental health outcomes
• Standard 3 toolkit: Provide an open culture around mental health
• Standard 4 toolkit: Increase organisational confidence and capacity
• Standard 5 toolkit: Provide mental health tools and support
• Standard 6 toolkit: Increase transparency and accountability through internal and external reporting