Abigail Hirshman

Head of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing, Acas

With over 25 years’ experience in mental health, Abigail brings a unique perspective combining insights from her early career as a psychotherapist, with her current role, working with large employers and key stakeholders advising on best practice in mental health and wellbeing. Abigail sits on a number of steering groups and advisory boards, working with other professionals to advance evidence based practice to help change workplace culture. Abigail recently developed a new framework for tackling the causes and consequences of poor mental health, focussing on the different roles employers, managers and individuals can play in promoting positive mental health and productive workplaces.