Tag: Suicide
Jacqueline Gunn: Supporting a colleague when a family member dies by suicide
The number of deaths by suicide in the UK is a deeply distressing issue, with far-reaching implications for families, friends, and communities.
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1 in 2 hospitality workers have searched harmful content whilst at work
Shocking new reports of the unknown mental health crisis affecting the hospitality industry across the UK have been released.
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Opportunity for employers to review their support
Employers should review their mental health support in light of World Suicide Prevention Day, Tuesday 10 September 2024.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th every year. It’s a day dedicated...
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Employers’ suicide prevention pledge debuts at charity conference
The national suicide prevention charity The Baton of Hope will launch the Workplace Pledge at its first national conference on May 16th.
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Prioritising Employee Health: A World Health Day Special
In the latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, host Joanne Swann speaks with Kelly Nicoll, a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, and Peter Grinbergs, a physiotherapist and co-founder of the MSK health tech company EQL. Timed to coincide with World Health Day on April 7th, this episode shines a spotlight on employee well-being, delving into the critical aspects of mental and physical health in the workplace.
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Sarah Baldry: Is suicide a workplace problem?
The UK lacks data on workplace suicides. There is currently no HSE inspection of a workplace following an employee suicide, even if it’s a repeated event.
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Suicide website sparks greater need for workplace mental health support
Recent revelations surrounding a suicide-promoting website have triggered a heightened awareness of the need for workplace mental health support.
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Alicia Nagar: How the workplace can be vital in suicide prevention
Often there isn’t one event that leads to suicide, it is usually a combination of factors. What we do know is that suicide prevention is achievable through education and intervention.
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Olivia-Louise Hamilton: Addressing a sensitive topic – discussing suicide in the workplace
It’s crucial to be aware of the signs. Signs can be psychological, physical, or behavioural, with the last often presenting in workplaces as disciplinary issues, or at other times, a dedicated work ethic.
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Anita Malster: Why mental health training should never be seen as a tick-box exercise
When it comes to mental health training and workplace suicide prevention, employers have a statutory duty to implement policies and procedures that protect their staff.
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Workplace mental health support must be communicated clearly and regularly
In light of World Suicide Prevention Day, employers must be reminded that mental health support is communicated clearly and regularly.
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