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While MHFAs play a vital role, they should not be the sole custodians of employee well-being. it's crucial to acknowledge the potential flaws inherent in relying solely on MHFAs as the cornerstone of mental health support in the workplace.

The stigma associated with mental health is one of the most significant barriers to people seeking and benefiting from support. We see more people unnecessarily reaching crisis point, often after months or years of suffering, before getting the help and support they need. Here we share some of the work we’re doing at imatta to overcome the stigma.

Employee Assistance Programs, commonly referred to as EAPs, are a widespread component of employee benefit packages. These programs are typically a hub of perks for employees, with an array of, on the face of it, amazing offerings such as private healthcare, ride-to-work schemes, retail and hospitality discounts and a range of free or discounted wellbeing apps and tech. 

We are delighted to announce that imatta’s mental health and wellbeing platform begins a programme to provide 400 military veterans free access and treatment; launching today on World Mental Health Day 2023.

Interview below with Imatta founder Chris Perry Metcalf ahead of the public launch of imatta on 10th October 2023 - World Mental Health Day.