Description
The Parental Mental Health & Returning to Work Workbook is a powerful, insight-driven resource created by The Happy Mums Foundation to bridge the gap between parental mental health and workplace reintegration. Drawing from lived experiences and peer support insights, this workbook equips employers, HR professionals, and line managers with the understanding and tools needed to support parents returning to work after childbirth.
The workbook includes:
- An overview of perinatal mental health, including signs, symptoms, and its impact on all genders.
- Real-life reflective workcases that highlight the challenges faced by returning parents and the consequences of inadequate support.
- Guided reflection questions to help teams evaluate their current practices.
- A reframing of reasonable adjustments, encouraging tailored, empathetic responses rather than one-size-fits-all policies.
- A practical adjustment planning template to support structured, goal-oriented accommodations.
- Information on peer support and external resources, including how to connect with Happy Mums’ services.
Why?
- Reduces absenteeism and presenteeism by proactively supporting mental health.
- Improves retention of skilled employees during a vulnerable life stage.
- Strengthens employer brand as a family-friendly, inclusive workplace.
- Minimises risk by aligning with best practices in mental health and equality legislation.
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