Mental Health

Stress and Anxiety ‘Make Up Half of Mental Health Referrals’

Employers are being urged to strengthen wellbeing support as new data shows rising demand for professional help with psychological health.

Caroline Hughes: Wellness Washing – The False Promise of Employee Wellbeing

Many companies have turned to wellness initiatives to support their people. It looks like progress but often it's just wellness washing.

Dr Lisa Turner: How AI Can Help Prevent Burnout in Leaders

Burnout is working too hard, yes, but it’s more than that. It’s working in unsustainable ways. This is especially potent for those in leadership positions. 

Alison Bromley: The Business Case for Effective Mental Health Provision

The conversation around workplace mental health has evolved dramatically. What was once a 'nice-to-have' employee benefit has become critical to business

SME Leaders ‘Buckling Under Workload as Wellbeing Takes A Hit’

New data shows SME leaders juggling multiple roles face rising stress and mental health risks, with tech issues adding to the pressure.

Louise Whitfield: Reframing Wellbeing as a Business Imperative

Despite years of conversation around wellbeing, the data in 2025 paints a stark picture: burnout is soaring, engagement is falling, and organisations are paying the price.

Anxiety Still Top Reason For Employee Assistance Calls As Mental Health Pressures Persist

Anxiety remained the single biggest category for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for 19% of all calls in 2024, an analysis reveals.

Katia Vlachos: Toxic Workplace?  How To Know When It’s Time to Walk Away

It doesn’t happen overnight. Often, the shift is so gradual, you don’t realize it until you’re sitting in another meeting, silent, wondering why your breathing is shallow.

Stuart Cheesman: What Does It Take For Employees to Thrive?

Barely half of people feel like they’re thriving. Daily stresses, especially financial struggles, cast shadows over all aspects of their lives.

Sheila Flavell: Battling Employee Burnout – Strategies For A Healthier, More Productive Workforce

A survey found that 77% of workers report experiencing burnout. It’s important to examine how the workplace affects employees’ mental health.

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