As a co-founder of Mental Health in Business, I have become fascinated with the idea that work can be a force for good and ‘good work’ can be a powerful protective factor for our mental health and wellbeing. A quick search on Gov UK reveals some guidance on what ‘good work’ means; “There is clear...Continue reading
We talk a lot about what businesses should be doing for the mental health and wellbeing of their people. And rightly so - all employers have a legal and moral duty to provide psychologically safe and healthy workplaces; and all employees have a right to expect that their work does not make them ill. All...Continue reading
In 2020 in the UK, over 6200 people died by suicide. Research suggests that 10-25 times this number attempted suicide - and 1 in 5 of us has considered suicide at some point. The ripple effect of suicide is huge- when one person dies, 13 people are irrevocably harmed and 135 people are directly impacted....
Most people will by now be aware of Mental health first aid training. Many workplaces are now introducing the mental health first aid role (and if yours isn’t – please speak to us now!). Mental health first aid training is designed to give individuals the skills to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill...Continue reading
I have volunteered as a listening volunteer with Samaritans for a number of years. My journey as a volunteer began when I had a mental health breakdown – during my recovery I decided to do something I had always wanted to do – train, and begin volunteering as a Samaritan. After losing my partner to...
Do you know somebody who is suffering in silence? When it comes to Mental Health at work (and at home for that matter) we can all too often brush things under the carpet in the name of ‘putting on a brave face’ or ‘pulling our socks up’. The fear of what others might think or...Continue reading
Parents and other family members of teenagers will be familiar with the pressure and stress that young people experience when they are facing exams at school. Many parents will have children sitting GCSE’s right now. ‘Exam stress’ describes the impact emotionally, physiologically, and behaviourally of impending exams. There are lots of contributing factors to exam...Continue reading
With the number of people experiencing mental health issues at an all time high (1.5 million people in the UK were in contact with mental health services at the end of January and in January 370,607 new referrals were made), there is a desperate need for increased awareness and understanding of mental health and mental...
This is a bit of a different blog article - it's actually our first video blog. We'll definitely be doing more of them - and I promise, they'll get better ! This is a good one though, because in the video (please watch it!) we are giving away some amazing prizes. Why are we giving...Continue reading
There are a number of simple actions YOU can take to help improve your own mental health and wellbeing. Eat for Wellness, Connect, Move, Communicate, Be Mindful, Be Compassionate, Sleep and we have a simple framework for you to use as a daily reminder ‘The 7 Pillars of Mental Health’. A shareable image, a gift...Continue reading