Mental Well-Being

The NICS is committed to supporting the promotion of mental well-being at work and providing a supportive and participative working environment for all employees.

Work need not be inherently stressful and it is well recognised that work has a positive, not a detrimental, impact on health.Everyone at work has a responsibility through their actions, attitudes and behaviours to ensure that they are not adversely affecting their own mental well-being or that of others.

Mental well-being is more than simply the absence of mental illness. Mental well-being allows people to live a balanced life, pursuing their own interests while taking a constructive role at work and in society.

There are 5 overarching principles governing the NICS’ commitment to mental well-being at work.

•The NICS duty of care under health and safety, employment and civil law extends to the mental well-being of employees

•All employees have a role in promoting mental well-being at work

•Mental well-being can be affected by many factors in the workplace and in life generally

•Stimulating work is motivational and can enhance personal well-being and performance

•Dealing with mental health issues presenting at work requires sensitivity, awareness and confidentiality