Mental health in the workplace
Bringing up mental health with your employer can be tricky. Discover our tips on how to get the conversation started.
Updated: Friday 22 October 2021
Published: Thursday 4 October 2018
While there is evidence for the adverse effects of technology and its overuse, some apps and digital platforms may be good for our wellbeing. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, discusses how certain technologies can help improve work-life balance and provide access to emotional support.
Updated: Monday 6 September 2021
Published: Friday 3 September 2021
As restrictions ease and people return to the office, it’s important that our relationship with work remains healthy, however different it looks. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, shares his three top tips to manage the psychological stress of hybrid working.
Updated: Wednesday 4 August 2021
Published: Wednesday 4 August 2021
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: Thursday 22 July 2021
Published: Wednesday 3 April 2019
Week three of Stress Awareness Month is about working habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss ‘leavism’, ‘bedmin’ and how we can adapt to hybrid working.
Updated: Wednesday 21 April 2021
Published: Wednesday 21 April 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is placing healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented situation. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead, explains the mental health difficulties being faced by many on the frontline as well as self-care tips to reduce the risk of mental ill health.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Wednesday 22 April 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: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Monday 23 March 2020
We want to inspire more open conversations across your organisation around mental health. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides six ways to support your staff and help those suffering with poor mental health move from barely surviving, back to thriving.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Thursday 14 May 2020
If the emails are stacking up and you feel like it's all getting too much, take some advice from Physiologist Marcus Herbert on how to relieve stress at work.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Monday 23 May 2016
Psychological research reveals that connecting with others is hugely beneficial to our health. At this time of uncertainty, connecting with others can be reassuring. Being reminded of how we are all affected by COVID-19 can bring some comfort.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Monday 20 April 2020