Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Hospitality  

Creating safe and supportive workplaces together
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, we have done an extensive deep-dive into the hospitality industry, commissioning a study into the mental health and suicide risks, and found some eye-opening results.

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.

1 in 2

hospitality workers have thought of suicide, self-harm or other harmful, negative thoughts

3 in 5

hospitality workers are or have experienced mental health conditions whilst at work

55%

of those who are or have experienced mental health conditions, have searched for harmful content online whilst in their workplace

61%

of hospitality workers have been concerned about a colleague’s mental-wellbeing

75%

are concerned that their colleagues were accessing harmful content while in the workplace

34%

of hospitality workers do not think there is enough support provided in the industry to support their mental wellbeing

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Industry Commitments

Achievable with actionable takeaways that employers, managers and HR can implement

Commitment 1

Even better communication to reduce the stigma of suicide & mental health

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Commitment 2

Upskill employees on how to support peers and raise concerns

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Commitment 3

Protect staff safety at every touchpoint

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Commitment 4

Ensure a ‘wellness action plan’ is in place

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Commitment 5

Provide support for each of the most triggering elements of the job

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Mental Health and Suicide in Hospitality Report

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