United
Kingdom
Legal
Protections
- Equality Act 2010: Covers
England, Scotland, and Wales; protects individuals with disabilities
(including mental health) from discrimination.
- Disability Discrimination Act
1995: Applies in Northern Ireland with similar protections.
Governmental
and Public Services
- Health and Safety Executive
(HSE): Offers workplace guidance, including accommodations for disabled
and mentally ill workers.
- NHS England: Trains and
supports Health and Wellbeing Coaches to deliver person-centered care for
physical and mental health.
Key
Organizations
- Mental Health Foundation:
Provides workplace mental health resources and publications.
- Able Futures: Connects people
with mental health specialists for employer adjustments and therapy
access.
- Disability Rights UK & Scope:
Advocate for disability rights and provide resources and support.
- Mental Health Matters: Offers
mental health awareness training for workplaces.
- First Response Training:
Delivers over 200 courses in health & safety, neurodiversity, mental
health, and care.
- iHasco: Provides training in
dementia, mental health, and disability awareness.
- High Speed Training: Offers
online mental health awareness courses.
- Dr.Online UK: GP-led mental
health coaching services.
- LSPM UK: Offers a Professional
Certificate in Health & Wellness Coaching for Disabilities.
- Education & Training
Academy: Trains health and safety professionals.
United
States
Legal
Protections
- Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA): Prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities,
including mental health conditions, in employment and public services.
Key
Organizations & Services
- National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH): Offers scientific resources and stress management tips.
- American Red Cross: Provides
first responder and crisis intervention training.
- Headspace: Delivers digital
mental health coaching, including mindfulness and sleep support.
- American Counseling Association
(ACA): Offers resources for mental health professionals.
- Mental Health America: Provides
education, screening tools, and support.
- University of Southern
California (USC): Offers online mental health and wellness education.
- BSI Group (US): Delivers
training on ISO 45003, the global standard for psychological safety at
work.
Coaching
Roles in Both Countries
Health and
Wellbeing Coaches
- Help individuals improve health
through behavior change, often embedded in healthcare or community
services.
Mental
Health Coaches
- Provide non-clinical support
for coping strategies, goal-setting, and emotional resilience.
Job Coaches
- Assist people with disabilities
or mental health conditions in gaining and retaining employment.
- Example: UK government
initiative (Oct 2024, BBC) to introduce job coach visits to mental health
patients in hospitals.
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