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• Mind: Work and stress - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/how-to-be mentally-healthy-at-work/work-and-stress/ 
• NHS Mindfulness https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/ 
• Mental Health Foundation: How to support mental health at work publication https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-support mental-health-work 

For managers and leaders

• HSE Stress Talk Toolkits https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/talking-toolkit.htm 
• HSE Stress Risk Assessments https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/risk-assessment.htm 
• Wellness Action Plans https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/wellness-action-plan sign-up/thank-you-for-signing-up/ 
• ACAS Managing work related stress https://www.acas.org.uk/managing-work-related-stress 
• MHFA England Line Manager’s Resource https://mhfaengland.org/organisations/workplace/mental-health-skills-for-managers/

Revised editions published 2025 & 2026.