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Prince William continued his efforts to champion mental health awareness on a visit to Bristol on Tuesday. 

The Duke Of Cambridge, 36, put on a dapper display in a navy suit as he observed a joint project from the mental health charities Heads Together - which is led by William and his wife Kate along with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - and Mind.

It aims to help employers and employees by providing resources that can improve mental wellbeing in the workplace.   

The goal is to change the way that employers approach workplace mental health across the UK, after a major study revealed that 48 per cent of workers have experienced a mental health problem in their current job.

William was seen arriving at The Engine Shed, where he stopped to chat with staff and volunteers. 

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The Duke Of Cambridge, 36, put on a dapper display in a navy suit as he attended the free online initiative from mental health charities Heads Together and Mind, which aims to help employers and employees with resources to improve wellbeing

The Duke of Cambridge spearheads the mental health charity Heads Together along with his wife Kate, his brother Prince Harry, and sister-in-law Meghan 

The father-of-three cut a smart figure in a navy suit and crisp white shirt, injecting a splash of colour with his polka dot tie.

Arriving in the rain, William didn't appear to mind getting a tad wet as the lady greeting him sheltered under an umbrella.

And Prince William got straight to business, giving a speech on mental health and sharing a glimpse of his own experiences of it during the honest talk. 

Drawing from his own past, he said: 'I doubt there's anyone who could say they've gone through life without moments of profound sadness, or gone without a day of feeling completely anxious or on edge.'

And speaking about his time in the army, he continued: 'When I was working as a Search and Rescue pilot in the RAF and then as an Air Ambulance pilot, I was fortunate enough to work for organisations that really valued the mental health of their staff. 

'We were working in unique and high pressured circumstances, but at the end of the day, it didn't matter if it was an issue from work or home, all the crew were encouraged to be open and to talk.'

Citing football as an example of forward-thinking, William added: 'Gareth Southgate knew that England's team psychologist Pippa Grange could hold the key to transforming our world cup squad. They were a better team with her on board.'

On Tuesday Prince William, 36, arrived in Bristol to launch a new Mental Health At Work charity project which aims to change the way that employers approach mental health at work 

Prince William, Duke Of Cambridge and Chief Executive of Mind Paul Farmer launch Mental Health At Work project at The Engine Shed in Bristol

William was later seen sitting alongside the Chief Executive of Mind, Paul Farmer, as they sat down to attend a seminar.

Later on the prince was pictured chatting to Aida Cable, Head of Young Peoples Programmes at the Royal Foundation. 

The launch came after almost half of UK workers admitted they have experienced a mental health problem at their current job, in a study by the charity Mind.

A survey of more than 44,000 employees showed that only half of the 48% who had experienced poor mental health had talked to their employer about it.

Mind said the findings suggest as many as one in four workers is struggling in silence with problems such as anxiety, low mood and stress. 

The Mental Health at Work 'gateway' has been created by Mind with support from the Heads Together mental health campaign spearheaded by William, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, and 11 other organisations.

William was seen arriving at The Engine Shed where he met with a number of people behind the project in Bristol on Tuesday

The project aims to change the way that employers approach workplace mental health across the UK- Prince William, Duke Of Cambridge (R) and Aida Cable, Head of Young Peoples Programmes at the Royal Foundation during the launch of 'Mental Health At Work'

A a major study revealed that 48 per cent of workers have experienced a mental health problem in their current job- William seen arriving at the Engine Shed in Bristol

William will be joined at Tuesday's launch by Antonio Horta-Osorio, chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group.

He said Lloyds would be making 'substantial use' of the Mental Health at Work gateway, which he described as a 'hugely impressive undertaking'.

He added: 'Our experience shows us that, with the right culture of support, employees can experience poor mental health at times, or live with an ongoing mental health condition, and still succeed and thrive at work.

'We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health.

'As employers, we have a real opportunity to change the way we approach mental health, giving our people the support they need to thrive.' 

Arriving in the rain, William didn't appear to mind getting a tad wet as the lady greeting him sheltered under an umbrella as he attended the Engine Shed in Bristol to launch the Mental Health at Work project

The father-of-three cut a smart figure in a navy suit and crisp white shirt, injecting a splash of colour with his polka dot tie- William seen arriving at the Engine Shed in Bristol

Last year's Government-commissioned Thriving at Work report showed that as many as 300,000 people lose their job each year due to a mental health problem, and that poor mental health at work costs the UK economy between £72 billion and £99 billion.

Previous research by Mind revealed that one in three employers did not know where to look for guidance on mental health issues.

Mind chief executive Paul Farmer said: 'We know that employers want to do more and are starting to see mental health as a priority, but often don't know where to start. The new online Mental Health at Work gateway will change that.

Prince William, Duke Of Cambridge (L) at the launch of 'Mental Health At Work' at The Engine Shed on September 11

Last year's Government commissioned Thriving at Work report showed that as many as 300,000 people lose their job each year due to a mental health problem, and that poor mental health at work costs the UK economy between £72 billion and £99 billion- William seen right

Prince William, Duke Of Cambridge during the launch of 'Mental Health At Work' at The Engine Shed on September 11

'Over the last few years employers have begun to take staff wellbeing more seriously and we know that many are doing great work around mental health in the workplace. Now is the time for a step change in how we think about mental health at work. All employers need to make it a focus and support their staff.

'It's clear from our research that when employers support their managers properly, it can make a big difference to the whole organisation. The gateway gives managers the tools they need.

'Even small changes to policy, approach and workplace culture can make a really big difference to the mental health of those around us.

'No matter the size of your workplace, and no matter where you work, Mental Health at Work can help you find what you need to start or continue your journey to better workplace wellbeing for everyone.'

The Duke of Cambridge visits the Engine Shed in Bristol to launch the Mental Health at Work project- seen attending the speeches

The Duke of Cambridge, with and Chief Executive of Mind Paul Farmer, as he visits the Engine Shed in Bristol to launch the Mental Health at Work project, a new workplace wellbeing initiative designed to give employers the tools to support staff 

The Duke of Cambridge seen at the launch of the 'Mental Health at Work'- a new initiative from Heads Together and the mental health charity Mind

The Duke of Cambridge seen at the launch of the 'Mental Health at Work'- a new initiative from Heads Together and the mental health charity Mind- meeting members of the group

Prince William's speech on mental health awareness

'It feels as if the tide is turning. When industry leaders can stand up and be so open and honest, it truly shows progress, and it paves the way for others.

'When people are prepared to show what they are dealing with, it's actually a sign of immense strength and courage. So thank you for everything you’ve done on this topic.

'As we've all heard today, if we are going to improve the mental health of our nation, we need to improve things at work.

'People spend more time there than almost anywhere else, yet research shows that it's also the place where we're least comfortable talking about mental health.

'Hundreds of thousands of people lose their jobs each year because of poor mental health; companies lose great staff; productivity is hit; and too many people don't achieve their potential – all this because the mental wellbeing of Britain's workforce is not supported well enough.

'We can all do better.

'The thing with mental health is, we often only talk about it when the situation becomes serious; when people are pushed to the brink; or tragically pushed too far. Yet the reality is - we all have mental health.

'I doubt there's anyone who could say they've gone through life without moments of profound sadness, or gone without a day of feeling completely anxious or on edge. And many of us will know a friend or a family member who has required medical support to deal with a mental health condition.

'So why do we keep it so quiet?

'When I was working as a Search and Rescue pilot in the RAF and then as an Air Ambulance pilot, I was fortunate enough to work for organisations that really valued the mental health of their staff. We were working in unique and high pressured circumstances, but at the end of the day, it didn't matter if it was an issue from work or home, all the crew were encouraged to be open and to talk.

'When our Heads Together research showed that just two per cent of people would feel comfortable talking to their HR about mental health I was stunned. It probably meant that people in many companies were suffering in silence, and didn't feel able to talk. And that's exactly how it turned out to be.

'The Mind research you've heard about today has shown that a quarter of the British people are at work silently trying to cope with a mental health problem on their own.

'To change this, we need to tackle two big problems. We need to stop people feeling as if they have to hide, and we need to make sure anyone with any responsibility for others at work knows what to do.

'I met Kirk earlier – you may have seen the film he's done about his story – he's exactly the sort of person we should be looking up to.

'He's not only taken care of his family, he’s also recognised his own challenges and was able to get help, and is now helping everyone around him.

'It just takes one person to change the way a company thinks about mental health.

'Sadly, we know that too many businesses simply don't know where to turn. They want to help, but sometimes they don't know how.

'If someone on shift reaches out to their team leader for help, we need them to be able to answer.

'And that is what today is all about.

'I'm delighted that The Royal Foundation has supported Mind in creating such a valuable tool.

'If you are a business owner, a team leader, a line manager, you work in HR, or just believe in supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues – Mental Health at Work can help.

'Mind were with us right at the beginning of Heads Together, and I can't thank them enough for all the work they do to support people in all walks of life.

'My ambition is that this gateway can be the start of a big shift in working culture. It can genuinely help businesses ensure mental wellbeing is part of everyday working life.

'And because the places we work are so pivotal in our lives, they can also be the drivers of even bigger change. The positive impact of a mentally healthy workplace will last longer than any shift.

'If every workplace in Britain embodies a positive approach to supporting mental health… communities, families, everyone in society can benefit.

'In recent years, attitudes have changed in lots of places. The best football clubs in the world, for example, all employ sports psychologists. They know that if they're going to get the best from their team, they need their players to be as mentally fit and agile as they are physically.

'Gareth Southgate knew that England's team psychologist Pippa Grange could hold the key to transforming our world cup squad. They were a better team with her on board.

'And businesses can be the same. Being mentally fit can unlock potential.

'So, it doesn't matter what business you’re employed in – by taking mental health seriously, you can build a better team. You can be a better boss, and you can be a better colleague.

'And my hope is that this project can help you do it.'

 

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