4 Alternative mental health tools you might have missed
4 alternative mental health tools you might have missed You know the drill—someone mentions mental health, and images of therapist couches (therapy couches aren’t a real thing, by the way!), teary-eyed movie montages and pill bottles might waltz into your mind. And hey, I’m not here to bash those options. Therapy is fantastic; medications can […]
Mental Health at work – Just how bad is it?
Mental health at work – Just how bad is it? The rhythmic hum of the office printer, a colleague’s infectious laughter ringing out during lunch breaks, and the subtle aroma of freshly brewed coffee might seem like everyday occurrences in a regular workspace. However, beneath this facade of normalcy, a silent storm brews: the growing […]
Tackling the burnout crisis in HR
Tackling the burnout crisis in HR Amidst the post-pandemic Great Resignation, businesses are finding that their remaining staff face another significant challenge: the Great Burnout. The pandemic stress has weighed heavily on many team members, and HR teams have felt this particularly acutely. They were handed duties during the pandemic that most in the company […]
We’re missing some crucial when it comes to safety at work
We’re missing something crucial when it comes to safety at work Physical safety at work has been the bedrock of countless regulations, procedures, and corporate guidelines for decades. An array of safety mechanisms, from fire drills to first-aid kits, ensure the wellbeing of workers in tangible, visible ways. But a significant facet has been flying […]
Facing reality: The truth about suicide in the workplace
Facing reality: The truth about suicide in the workplace Before we start, go grab a brew, this will be a difficult read in places but also incredibly important. Ready? Let’s go. “Can we have a chat?” It invariably raises internal alarms, and is this exact question, asked to me when I was sitting at my […]
Anxiety: Lifes uninvited party guest
Anxiety: Lifes uninvited party guest A month before writing this I was sitting in the local town park with my wife, 2-year-old son and some family friends. The weather was beautiful and we’d got ourselves a nice little grassy spot to have a picnic and the kids were playing happily. Perfection… until this conversation starts […]
The secret that depression doesn’t want you to know
Here’s the secret that depression doesn’t want you to know As I sit here writing this, I feel great. The sun is streaming through my office window, I feel happy, I’m grateful for what I have and for life. Yeah there are things that aren’t great in life but I’m content with those and know […]
Why training your managers in mental health is so vital
Why training your managers in mental health is so vital Hey there, folks! Today, I want to talk about a crucial issue that often gets overlooked in the workplace: mental health training for managers. It’s about time we recognize the just how important it is to give our managers with the necessary skills to support […]
Where are we going wrong with mental health first aid?
Mental health first aid isn’t a new concept, it’s been around since the early 2000’s but I believe that we still aren’t getting it right as a society. I’ve lost count of the amount of horror stories of mental health first aiders Trying to be a therapist and getting it completely wrong Feeding back what […]
Helping a loved one when they’re struggling
Knowing what to say to a loved one going through a tough time with their mental healthcan be difficult, here are 5 simple tips to remember.
