Staff across NHS Lanarkshire can benefit from an army of staff who are on hand to help staff who may be suffering from stress.

Stress affects you in many ways; including the way we feel, behave and think as well as affecting you physically, emotionally and psychologically.

Stress can affect you at home and at work and can have an impact on relationships with your family, friends and colleagues.

Gillian Archibald, Healthy Working Lives and EASY manager, said: “Mental ill health can range from feeling a bit down to common disorders such as anxiety and depression

“Members of staff experiencing mental health difficulties can be referred to the SALUS case management services via EASY or Occupational Health.

“Case management involves a holistic assessment looking at your health and wellbeing, your mental and emotional state and your current circumstances.

“You are offered an assessment to explore your current situation, to identify and prioritise difficulties in order of importance to you and receive tailored support.

“With the help of a case manager, you can access the right support for you to reduce and overcome problems causing you stress”.

• In the last year 192 staff have accessed Case Management with 41% stating a reduction in their anxiety levels with 47% stating an increase in their overall mental health and well-being.
• In a recent survey, 96% of staff rated the service excellent for the help and support they received from their case manager with 81% saying the support helped them return to work quicker.
• Staff can also self-refer to the confidential counselling service Time for Talking, for local face to face or telephone counselling.  In the last year 192 staff have accessed Case Management support
• For further information, visit the Salus Occupational Health pages on FirstPort.