Mental Health

Paula Allen: Economic uncertainty and the impact on employee mental health

People across the country are continuing to grapple with economic uncertainty, the cost-of-living crisis, and mental health conditions, likely exacerbated by the pandemic, which are continuing to rise.

Does ranking employees hinder workplace creativity?

Ranking employees has found to have adverse effects ultimately contributing very little when it comes to employee performance.

Stress and anxiety: Employers biggest cause for concern among staff

Stress and anxiety have found to be the leading cause of concern when it comes to the health and wellbeing of staff members.

Disciplinary proceedings and mental health: issues employers should recognise

The 2020/2021 HSE report on work related mental health issues states that stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 50% of all work-related ill health cases.

Cost-of-living crisis continues to negatively impact adult mental health

The British Psychological Society (BPS) have recently stated that one in two people are experiencing increased anxiety levels concerning paying their bills in comparison to last year.

‘Be kind to your mind’ urges the Every Mind Matters campaign

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has launched its latest campaign after research indicated that seven out of ten Brits (67%) are reported to regularly experience the ‘Sunday Scaries’.

Art and culture has positive impact on worker creativity and mental wellbeing

Employees want to see art, culture and wellness-enriched workspaces to promote learning, creativity, contentment and a sense of pride.

Employers are providing the support employees don’t need and not the support they want

Social wellbeing is now the most widely provided support for employees, but mental health support is the most wanted

World Mental Health Day – 10th October

The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has officially set the 2022 mental health day theme: 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

Sailing Wellness and ISMAUK Join Up to Combat Stress

A new scheme, Sailing Wellness is designed to help sufferers of PTSD by teaching them to sail remote controlled boats has been launched.

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