GAP protects mental health

2 June 2021

Much has been discussed about the impact of lockdowns and the pandemic on people’s mental health, particularly the possible long-term effects. Now GAP Group has launched what it claims to be the industry’s first mental health and wellbeing platform.

Its Wellbeing Hub has been developed using a digital platform from Frog Systems, which can be customised with topics relevant to an organisation’s users with anonymised real-time data. 

The Hub contains videos, information and direct links to organisations that offer help and support and is available to all 1,800 GAP employees and their families. 

Douglas Anderson, GAP’s joint managing director, said: “The mental wellbeing of our workforce is just as much a priority for us as their physical safety and wellbeing. We want to reduce the barriers that might have prevented them from speaking out in the past and encourage them to be proactive about seeking help if they need it. 

“We see our GAP Wellbeing Hub as an important step in lessening the stigma that exists around mental health in our industry.”