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A Practical Guide for Occupational Health Practitioners on Consultation and Report Writing

Stigma around mental illness is very much alive within the workplace. Increasing your knowledge and understanding will lead to more compassionate support, positive outcomes and add to the ripple of change.

Aimed especially at those working in the Occupational Health sector, but providing useful insights to those working in Management, Human resources, and Health and Safety, this book brings together the crucial aspects of supporting and managing mental health in the workplace. The author, drawing on her knowledge and vast experience of people and the workplace, generously provides invaluable information and guidance on the subject of mental health.

  • Risk factors for and signs of mental distress
  • Supporting someone experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harming or suicidal behaviour, an eating disorder or psychosis
  • Tips on getting the most of your assessment
  • Useful phrases to use in your report
  • Templates for your notes and your report
  • Adjustments to support a recovery
  • Case studies
  • Detailed stress risk assessment and action plan
  • Recommendations on wider reading
  • Signposting to key resources

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      Book Endorsements

      Just a sample of some of the amazing reviews our readers have left

      Useful to students and experienced occupational health practitioners alike

      Jane Avis, RGN/OHA (Dip)

      Libby shares her considerable knowledge and passion for raising awareness and destigmatising mental ill health. In a professional world where an increasing number of our referrals are related to mental ill health, she conveys her experiences and assists us, step by step, to gain the best use of our time during the assessment and subsequent report. She guides us through the common symptoms of stress and mental illness, tackles the tricky issue of suicide - all in a 'friendly' style of writing - knowledgeable, professional and human. This book will be useful to students and experienced occupational health practitioners alike. Thank you, Libby, for writing the book we all wished we’d had access to years ago!  

      A truly superb, informative and practical book

      Trudi McHugh, RGN, MSc, Dip SHWW, Dip Emp Law

      A truly superb, informative and practical book that's written in an imaginative way to hear the voice of the OHA being guided by evidence and experience.... absolutely fantastic!

      A must-have reference for all Health and Wellbeing professionals

      Lucy Kenyon, FRSPH, M.Med.Sci., ICertOH, SCPHN, RGN – Non-executive Director, iOH

      Libby has succeeded in articulating how she supported individuals, trained and supported managers whilst also influencing and improving the strategic approach and practice to mental wellbeing support for frontline staff struggling with the demands of COVID-19. The case studies serve to reassure as well as guide the practitioner. This book is a must-have reference for all Health and Wellbeing professionals and those supporting individuals struggling due to mental health symptoms.

      Comprehensive resource for all Occupational Health Practitioners

      Neil Loach, President, iOH & Senior Lecturer (Occupational Health), University of Derby

      This is a comprehensive resource for all Occupational Health Practitioners. Positive action on mental health in the workplace can be achieved with Libby’s comprehensive case studies and resources contained within!

      There can be no occupational health without occupational mental health

      Clive Stevenson FRSPH National Trainer: MHFA England National Tutor:, National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education & Training

      To paraphrase the cross-government strategy, there can be no occupational health without occupational mental health and Libby issues a stirring call to action, whilst providing a practical guide which is a must-read for all Occupational Health Advisors. Thoroughly recommended!

      Packed with evidence, links to practical resources, templates and tips

      Dr Jo Yarker MSc PhD CPsychol, Director of Affinity Health at Work

      A must read for occupational health practitioners looking to develop their skills in responding to mental health in the workplace. It is packed with evidence, links to practical resources, templates and tips for dealing with organisational and individual clients that will help you conduct an assessment and make specific recommendations to support employees return to and stay in work following absence due to mental ill-health. This book provides a wizz bang tour of the key theories and legislation relevant to case management. Libby shares valuable practical advice on how to manage the complexity of conducting occupational health assessments where mental health plays a role.