Supporting Working Parents: Heka’s Parental Mental Health Toolkit
Balancing work and parenting responsibilities can place significant pressure on employees’ mental health, affecting their wellbeing, concentration and ability to manage everyday demands.
Developed by Heka, the Parental Mental Health Toolkit is a free, shareable resource designed to help employers provide practical, stigma-free mental health support to working parents.
Toolkit
Practical strategies for managing parental stress and burnout
The toolkit helps employees recognise when parental stress may be developing into something more serious, offering simple strategies to manage emotional pressures, reduce the risk of burnout and prioritise their wellbeing at work and at home. It also includes a weekly mental health check-in tool to encourage reflection and self-awareness, alongside guidance on recognising when additional support may be needed. Audience: HR & People Professionals, Workplace Wellbeing Leads, Working Parents