Mental Health

Laura Miller: Leading Well in Stressful Times – What Your Employees Need from You Now

Stress is quietly draining the energy, focus, and productivity out of businesses across the...

How Employers Can Strengthen Workplace Mental Health Support (Part Two)

Part two of our exclusive interview with MHFA England CEO Sarah McIntosh explores how employers can better support mental health at work.

Gen Z’s ‘Professionally Mean’ Trend: Assertiveness Rebranded or Workplace Risk?

The phrase is part of a broader shift in how younger employees are redefining professional boundaries and advocating for themselves at work.

The State of Workplace Mental Health: An Exclusive Interview with MHFA England’s Sarah McIntosh

Sarah McIntosh, chief executive of MHFA England, discusses workplace mental health challenges and how employers can support staff.

Dr. Jessica Cooper: Drop The ‘Wellbeing Washing’ And Refocus On Systemic Issues To Drive Up Team Performance

Business leaders care about employee wellbeing, but is too much budget spent on surface-level approaches - in effect, “wellbeing washing”?

Most Construction Workers Struggle to Talk About Mental Health: Report

A survey reveals that nearly a third of construction workers are “struggling”, “overwhelmed”, or “suicidal”.

Colin Preece: Are Mandatory Mental Health Breaks Feasible for Healthcare?

Prince William’s advocacy for mandatory career breaks among NHS staff to combat burnout highlights a critical issue in healthcare.

Prof. Marcantonio Spada: How To Tell If An Employee Is Engaging In Problematic Technology Use – And How To Help Them 

Technology addiction is an excessive and compulsive engagement with technology which is associated with many negative consequences.

Mental Health Struggles Push Thousands of Young Workers Out of Employment

The Keep Britain Working Review reveals a rise in economic inactivity among 16- to 34-year-olds due to poor mental health.

Louise Lawrence: Neurodiversity and Mental Health in the Workplace – Building a Culture of Support

Around 15% of the population are neurodivergent, but despite this large number, not everyone is supported in the workplace.

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