Resources for businesses on supporting the mental health of their employees during the coronavirus outbreak
As businesses navigate the challenges of the current crisis, the City Mental Health Alliance is committed to helping workplaces support the positive mental health and wellbeing of their people.
The CMHA has worked with businesses from across our international membership, guided by mental health experts, to develop resources to help UK workplaces support the mental health of their people, today and in the coming months and years.
Supporting the wellbeing of working parents and carers

The pandemic and lockdowns is hurting the mental health of working parents and carers. Find out what businesses can do to help.
How businesses can support staff who may be facing trauma

This CMHA and Centre for Mental Health guide will help employers to better understand trauma and support their people who may have experienced it.
Lessons learned from Hong Kong

Businesses in Hong Kong have been grappling with the coronavirus outbreak for some time. Here, Dr Zoe Fortune, CEO of CMHA Hong Kong shares the lessons learned from Hong Kong businesses.
Domestic Abuse: a Workplace Issue
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There has been a devastating increase in domestic abuse levels during this pandemic. This CMHA guide looks at what workplaces can do to support their employees who may be victims.
Supporting Colleagues to Stay Mentally Healthy in Unusual Working Conditions

Many people are finding themselves working remotely or in unusual situations due to the coronavirus outbreak. This quick factsheet has tips for supporting them and links to more information.
Supporting the Mental Health of Furloughed Workers

The CMHA has compiled this guidance for employers detailing tips and signposting to resources to support the mental health of furloughed employees.
Supporting the Mental Health of Young Employees during the Coronavirus Outbreak

The City Mental Health Alliance and the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust have worked together to write this guide, which is specifically designed to help line managers, HR and wellbeing teams and businesses to support younger employees.
Managing Remote Teams

This video and web page explores the ways in which you can manage your team when you are all in different locations.
Covid-19 Lockdown: Experiences from The CMHA’s Thriving From the Start Network

Three members from the CMHA’s Thriving From the Start Network committee share how they are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Interview with Unmind: Coronavirus – How Can People Stay Mentally Healthy?

This interview with Dr Heather Bolton, Head of Psychology at Unmind, explores the ways we can look after our mental health in these uncertain times.
The role of Mental Health First Aiders during the Covid-19 outbreak

We spoke to Simon Blake, CEO of MHFA England, as well as CMHA members about the role that Mental Health First Aiders or equivalents can play.