The start of a new year provides an opportunity to reset. We consider aspects of our lives that we want to improve and make plans or resolutions to move us in the right direction. The past two years have had a negative impact on many people’s mental wellbeing, so what [...]
In my previous article, Taking Care of your Mental Health at Christmas, I suggested ways of helping yourself and others to cope in what can be a challenging time of year. Even with the best plans, the events of Christmas can trigger negative emotions and behaviours. The challenge is that [...]
[Trigger warning: mention of eating disorders] What is the best gift in the world? In my eyes it’s health. Being in good physical and mental health increases the chances of us living life to the full. Free from pain, stress and anxiety, we are open to opportunities, productive and much [...]
Mental health services have seen a dramatic increase in young people being referred for support. The pandemic has amplified what was already a growing issue and support services are struggling to cope. The waiting list for an initial appointment is 6 months to 2 years, with 1 in 4 young [...]
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to recognise the contribution and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women. This is an opportune time to talk about the mental well-being of ex-military personnel. Do the demands of military life impact mental health? Serving in the Forces demands a very different mindset [...]
It’s been a challenging 18-months. Every business and employee have needed to adapt and adapt again; uncertainty has been a constant. We have ploughed on through, adjusting to working from home, managing stock shortages and juggling work and home responsibilities. We have isolated and then returned to work (having sat [...]
When mentally and physically healthy, we are productive, resilient and able to realise our potential. We are equipped to play our role in society; applying our skills to work, social interactions, family responsibilities and wider community roles. It is therefore in our everyone’s interest to do what we can to [...]
All organisations benefit from recruiting a diverse team of employees. A broad range of skills, experience and perspectives fuels insight and innovation. When the work environment is inclusive, it opens up opportunities, informs business development and enhances customer service. According to research published on the CBI website, companies with gender [...]
A career should make the best use of our skills, provide opportunities for development and give us a degree of job satisfaction. We expect challenges, deadlines and demanding customers and can usually cope with periods of stress. With a strong team, appreciation and fair remuneration, we ride the storm and [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has, at present, changed how we live our day-to-day lives. This has left many of us feeling bored, frustrated, lonely, anxious, stressed, or sad. Maybe even all of the above. It’s important to remember that this situation, albeit is very concerning, is only temporary. There will [...]
