"For example, most group income protection and health policies come with an employee assistance programme where employees can access telephone-based, and in some cases even face to face counselling sessions.
"It’s vital that employers let staff know this exists and how they can make use of it."
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In 2015, Drewberry's Protection Survey found that one in six workers had to take time off work due to a mental health problem.
The spokesman added: "It is vital for employers to take this element of cover very seriously."
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