October marks ADHD Awareness Month in the UK, and this year's theme – "The Many Faces of ADHD" – reminds us of something crucial: ADHD doesn't look the same in everyone. The stereotype of the hyperactive child who can't sit still? That's just one small part of a much bigger, more nuanced picture. For many...
Month: October 2025
Beyond the Stereotypes: Breaking Down ADHD Myths in Your Workplace
October is ADHD Awareness Month in the UK, and this year's theme – "The Many Faces of ADHD" – couldn't be more relevant for workplaces. Because here's the reality: ADHD doesn't look like what most people think it does. When you picture an employee with ADHD, what comes to mind? Perhaps someone who can't sit...
Supporting Employees Through Menopause: Why Lifestyle Medicine Matters in the Workplace
Here's something that might surprise you: around 13 million women in the UK are currently perimenopausal or menopausal. That's roughly a third of the entire female population. Yet despite these numbers, menopause remains one of the most under-discussed workplace issues affecting performance, well-being, and retention. This World Menopause Day (18th October), the focus is on...Continue reading
Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Mental Health Services During Emergencies
Last week, we talked about the psychological toll of global catastrophes, the widespread impact of vicarious trauma, and the reality that your employees are carrying the weight of world events into your workplace every single day. But understanding the problem, whilst essential, isn't enough. The question that keeps coming up is: what can we actually...Continue reading
Mental Health in Crisis: Understanding the Impact of Global Catastrophes
Turn on the news today, and the weight of the world feels heavier than ever. Conflicts that show no signs of ending. Natural disasters that arrive with frightening regularity. Humanitarian crises that displace millions. And for those of us not directly in the eye of these storms, there's the constant scroll of devastation through our...Continue reading
