New Employment Service Opens with Aim to Support Mental Health and Employment in Mid Essex
Today, April 8th, 2024, a new employment service is launching in Braintree, offering individuals accessing the Mid Essex Talking Therapy service access to employment advisors. The service, a collaboration between therapists and employment advisors, aims to assist individuals dealing with common mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression in finding, maintaining, or returning to work.
This service is available to anyone aged 16 and over and offers a variety of support options, including interview practice, access to training, and assistance in communicating with employers about mental health concerns. “Good employment can have many benefits for our mental health, from giving us a sense of purpose to introducing structure to the day,” explains Coren Munday, Senior Employment Advisor. “Our goal is to provide specialized support that understands how mental health difficulties can impact individuals at work or while looking for employment. We want to help people feel confident and equipped with the skills to achieve their goals.”
Kay Baker, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for Mid Essex Talking Therapies, adds, “Providing free employment support for our service users in the Mid Essex area is a valuable addition to our Talking Therapy service. Our aim is to improve the recovery of those experiencing common mental health problems. The benefits of securing and maintaining employment include a sense of achievement and developing skills, leading to financial rewards that can improve mental wellbeing.”
This service is commissioned by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and delivered by Mental Health Matters, an organization that has successfully delivered a similar service in Hertfordshire and helped over 870 individuals return to work or find new opportunities.
To learn more about this service and to self-refer for free NHS support, please visit the service’s website at www.hpft-iapt.nhs.uk.
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