1: Universal Credit standard allowance rate CircumstancesUC standard allowance rate Single and under 25 £265.31 Single and 25 or over £334.91 Joint claim, both under 25 £416.45 Joint claim, with one either 25 or over £525.72
You might be eligible for DES if you're: living with a mental health condition, treated illness, injury or disability that makes it difficult to find and keep a job. This includes living with anxiety or depression, a physical or intellectual disability, learning difficulties, visual or hearing impairment.
The most common category of mental health disorders in America—anxiety disorders—impacts approximately 40 million adults 18 and older. Anxiety disorders cause people to experience distressing and frequent fear and apprehension.
The first person to approach is your family doctor. they should be able to advise about treatment and may refer you to another local professional. See our guide on How to talk to your GP about your mental health.
When someone shares information about their mental health, it's essential to have a sensitive and supportive conversation with them about their needs. Choose an appropriate place. Avoid making assumptions. Embed confidentiality. Encourage people to talk. Respond flexibly. Develop a wellbeing plan.
You can file a petition for an emergency psychiatric evaluation through the court system. In New York, anyone can file a petition about someone else. You do not need a lawyer to file a petition.
Ask simple, open and non-judgmental questions and let people explain in their own words how their mental health problem manifests, the triggers, how it impacts on their work and what support they need.
If you think your employer will be understanding and you'd like to explain, you might adapt one of the following phrases to suit your situation: “I'd like to take time off as I'm not in a good frame of mind. “My depression symptoms have worsened and I need a day off to recover.
The 5Cs are competence, confidence, character, caring, and connection. The anxiety dimensions are Social anxiety, Physical symptoms, Separation anxiety, and Harm avoidance.
For this reason it's vital you have a meaningful conversation with your employee about their needs and really listen to them. Be positive – focus on what employees can do, rather than what they can't. Work together and involve people in finding solutions as much as possible.