The guidance identifies lifestyle choices, discrimination and bullying as significant causes of mental ill health in the working population. Methods for tackling these issues are described. The evidence base is probably a synthesis of individual study findings and expert opinion. The emphasis on these cited causes is quite different from the approach adopted in the Stress Management Standards.
Evidence from:
Department of Health. October 2006.
“Action on Stigma: Promoting Mental Health, ending discrimination at work”
The six principle of good management described in the Stress Management Standards [SMS] are not highlighted here [demands, control, role, relationships, support and change]. Instead, the new guidance focuses on a description of health promotion, anti discrimination, mutual respect and informed empathy but does not suggest objective or semi objective methods for demonstrating good practice. There is some overlap in that specific aspects of demands, relationships and support are highlighted in the new guidance.
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