Emotional Wellbeing at Work

Our working lives contribute a great deal to our emotional wellbeing, providing fulfilment and achievement. But work can also contribute to stress, unhappiness and mental ill health. Our experts provide content to help you to achieve workplace resilience, and support your emotional wellbeing at work. 

Updated: Monday 23 March 2020

As a global society, we are facing an unprecedented time of change and uncertainty. As more cases of the coronavirus continue to be announced, we can expect to see employees experiencing anxiety around the potential impact of the virus. The fear of becoming ill – and the social and economic impact that comes with it – can take its toll on employee health.

Updated: Friday 20 March 2020

We all experience stress at various points in our lives. Here's how to recognise emotional stress and build the resilience needed to face it.

Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

If you think you're just faking it until you make it you're not alone. Many of us think we're 'not good enough' or 'don't belong'. Here's how to combat the insecurity.

Updated: Monday 2 March 2020

As a line manager, it can be difficult knowing how to approach conversations about emotional distress. Here are six key steps to help staff move from barely surviving, back to thriving.

Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2019

These cognitive behavioural therapy techniques retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night. Brendan Street explains the basic formula.

Updated: Tuesday 17 September 2019

Use this quiz to identify your key character strength and find out more about how to use it to your advantage.

Updated: Thursday 5 September 2019

Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.

Updated: Thursday 30 May 2019

The return to work after maternity or paternity leave holds a lot of emotional challenges. Here's some expert tips for coping with the transition.

Updated: Thursday 18 April 2019

As a manager or colleague, it's important to speak openly about mental health issues at work and listen when others talk to you. Here's some advice for approaching the matter in the right way.

Updated: Thursday 27 December 2018

We talk a lot about the cost of mental health in the workplace. But what benefits do employees living with emotional wellbeing issues bring to the economy and to your business?

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Tired, tearful or eating too much? They're all signs you could be stressed out. Check yourself against this symptom list to find out if you should seek some support.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

What does it really mean when we talk about stress? Clinical Physiologist Lead, Marcus Herbert, explains what's going on inside your body and your brain when stress strikes.

Updated: Friday 5 October 2018

Bringing up mental health with your employer can be tricky. Discover our tips on how to get the conversation started.

Updated: Tuesday 3 April 2018

Sometimes the world seems to throw too much work your way. But don't let stress get the better of you - try these eight simple techniques to keep your cool.

Updated: Wednesday 20 December 2017

Did you know that your heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart? Find out how you can train your heart rate to improve your emotional wellbeing.

Updated: Wednesday 20 December 2017

The Wellbeing Wheel lists all the elements that contribute to our overall emotional health. Plot your own wellbeing to see the areas of your life you could dedicate more time to.

Updated: Thursday 5 October 2017

Emotional wellbeing can be affected by both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ changes in our lives. Here are 10 business changes that can add to the stress levels of your employees.

Updated: Wednesday 10 August 2016

Mindfulness can help you deal with the day-to-day stresses of modern living and gain a greater appreciation of the world around you. Try these mindfulness tips and see how they affect you.

Updated: Monday 8 August 2016

You've probably heard people talk about mindfulness, or being mindful, but what does that actually mean? Dr Gail Davies from MindLab breaks down the myths to fill us in on the real meaning of mindfulness.

Updated: Monday 8 August 2016

The ancient practice of mindful eating can enable us to enjoy the food we eat, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid a whole range of health problems. Tracey Strudwick explains.