Suicide

Michelle Robinson Hayes: 6 effective steps to challenge the stigma around men’s mental health at work

While the stigma around mental health has reduced in recent years, men's mental health...

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.

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.

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.

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th every year. It's a day...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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