"We believe in a proactive, rather than a reactive approach when it comes to mental wellbeing in the workplace."
- James Henderson, CEO of Healix International
Earlier this week, Holloway Friendly announced the addition of Healix’s second opinion service to its value-added service offering, alongside 24/7 GP via video or phone call provided by HealthHero.
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Now, Healix has launched a new mental health screening tool (Healix Reflect), developed in-house by Dr Luke Kane, practising NHS GP and Medical Officer at Healix, with specialist advice provided by Dr James Dove. Healix Reflect is accessible through a secure, self-service portal and can be used to screen people working in high-stress environments as well as support employee welfare assistance programmes.
Instead of focusing solely on depression and anxiety disorders, Healix Reflect enables users to screen employees for all major psychiatric disorders. Assessment questions are based on diagnostic interviews developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is the international standard in mental health assessment. This includes a unique risk rating system that categorises employees based on severity and reported symptoms, allowing for a stratified approach to care and support.
“Early identification of mental health issues can significantly improve outcomes […] particularly for conditions beyond the more commonly discussed anxiety and depression,” explained Dr Kane. He believes Healix Reflect fills the long-standing gap in mental health screening and support, “offering a comprehensive screening that can guide individuals to the right support and resources.”
Dr Dove agreed that the development of Healix Reflect “underscores the importance of a holistic approach to mental health and the need for comprehensive care strategies.”
