Your mental health at work
Much of your work is likely impacted by others. And it can take time to change. There are things you can do straight away to help protect and enhance your mental health and wellbeing.
Practical tools to stay well at work
Developing a workplace wellbeing plan can help you to stay well at work. It will help you identify the things that keep you well, your personal signs, and the coping strategies that work for you.
Download Beyond Blue’s personal wellbeing plan template
Check your mental health
Everyone’s mental health journey is different. We all experience ups and downs, so it’s important to do regular check ins.
We have some simple tools to help you assess your mental health. You can choose the one that’s right for you and get the resources and support you may need.
Check your mental health
Work and stress
Stress at work isn’t always bad. But when there’s too much, or it goes on too long, your mental health can suffer.
Get information and advice on work and stress
Workplace bullying and harassment
Workplace bullying can happen to you in any role or workplace. It can cause significant work-related stress, which can lead to poor mental health.
Learn more about workplace bullying and harassment, and what can be done
Working with poor mental health
Around 1 in 2 people in Australia will struggle with mental ill health during their life. If you’re recovering from or managing a mental health condition, work can play an important role.
Find ways to manage poor mental health at work
Burnout
Are you under stress and exhausted? Feeling negative about (or less connected to) your work? Performing below your usual levels? There’s a chance you’re experiencing burnout.
Find out what burnout is, what causes it and how you can protect your mental health
Job loss
No matter how it happens, losing your job, losing work or not having enough can cause emotional and financial stress.
Learn how losing work could affect you, and what you can do to cope
Small business owners and sole traders
Working for yourself can be rewarding. But being responsible for a small business can bring its own unique challenges. There are things you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Learn more about small business owners, sole traders and mental health