Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Hospitality
The hospitality industry is built on providing others with joyful experiences and is surrounded by bubbly personas, but it belies a sector of employees that are at high risk of poor mental health.
With long working hours, zero-hour contracts, high stress environments and a work hard/play hard mentality, there are a number of issues contributing to the problem in the industry.
But this doesn’t have to be the norm. R;pple is campaigning for change and has joined forces with the Revolution Bars Group - the popular chain that has implemented the R;pple tool - and The Burnt Chef Project - a community where the worldwide hospitality trade can go for mental health support and education – to make a difference in the industry.
hospitality workers have thought of suicide, self-harm or other harmful, negative thoughts
hospitality workers are or have experienced mental health conditions whilst at work
of those who are or have experienced mental health conditions, have searched for harmful content online whilst in their workplace
of hospitality workers have been concerned about a colleague’s mental-wellbeing
are concerned that their colleagues were accessing harmful content while in the workplace
of hospitality workers do not think there is enough support provided in the industry to support their mental wellbeing
Industry Commitments
Achievable with actionable takeaways that employers, managers and HR can implement
Even better communication to reduce the stigma of suicide & mental health
Upskill employees on how to support peers and raise concerns
Protect staff safety at every touchpoint
Ensure a ‘wellness action plan’ is in place
Provide support for each of the most triggering elements of the job
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