70% of Trauma-experienced employees feel misunderstood by their direct manager
(APA Workplace Survey, 2023)
Why it Matters
Your leadership teams are the bridge between a happy employee and trauma informed policies. Your existing ways of working could be outdated and part of the problem
Spot the Invisible Disability
Nearly 1 in 4 people are classes as disabled with many linked to mental health conditions.
The Cost of Mental Health
83% of absence issues are attributed to mental health according to a 2026 employer absence trend report
Understanding Invisible Disabilities
Invisible disabilities are conditions that aren't immediately obvious but deeply affect daily life, like chronic pain, mental health challenges, or learning disorders.
There has been a 63% increase in disability diagnosis over a six-year period; many linked to mental health. 14 million people have an invisible/hidden disability in the UK.
96%
employees with invisible disabilities do not disclose this to their employer
Your Top Performer might be Silently Struggling
Invisible mental health issues are rising; PTSD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety. Employees can appeal highly functional while silently struggling.
Manager Skills & Responsibility
Foundational Knowledge: Mental health prevalence, invisible conditions, duty-of-care laws and digital overload effects.
PTSD Awareness: Signs (hyper-vigilance, emotional dysregulation, triggers), subtle code-switching behaviour.
ADHD & Cognitive Load: Focus management, task design and environmental adjustments.
Trauma-Informed Leadership: Empathy, consistency, safe communication, avoid re-traumatisation.
Active Observation & Handover: Monitor absence patterns, engagement dips, and behavioural cues; document patterns safely.
Communication & Feedback: Supportive, identity-affirming feedback; validate effort, not just output.
Practical Support Measures: Flexible deadlines, focus sprints, offline reflection exercises, structured peer check-ins.
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