Global Mental Health – Desperate Challenges but Real Opportunities

World Mental Health Week 2021

Post-COVID global mental health issues have increased and limited resources have become even more stretched. As we approach Word Mental Health Day 2021 on October 10th, there are no boundaries to mental health challenges – but there are opportunities.

Why is creating inclusive workplaces still such an effort?

Diversity and Inclusion

Exclusion and alienation runs worldwide and while some things have moved forward, creating inclusive workplaces still seems to be such an effort. Ahead of Inclusion Week, 27 September – 3 October, this post looks at some of the reasons.

Managing mental health issues as employees return to office life

Mental Health Matters

Reflections on the workplace mental health issues that will need careful management as we cautiously return to the office – in whatever form that will now take. How can employers best support their staff?

Taking decisive steps towards rest and recovery

Rest and recover

Feeling listless, tired, in need of a break? We look at the importance of rest and recovery, with a series of steps you can put in place to make a big impact. It’s something we all need to learn to do more of.

Time to Talk Day 2021 – The Power of Small

Time to Talk Day 2021

Time to Talk Day 2021 encourages us to talk about mental health and suggests that a small conversation with a trusted person can have a big impact. We look at how individuals and organisations can help to further lift the stigma that exists around this topic.

‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’ – marking IDPWD day 2020

IDPWD 2020

Thursday 3rd December is International Day of People With Disabilities, a movement whose aim is to celebrate and raise awareness of those with disabilities. We believe in moving the focus from disability to ability – so are keen to support this important day.

Protecting the health of the workforce during COVID-19

COVID-19 and workplace health

We look at the risks associated with COVID-19 and workplace health and discuss the hierarchy of controls to protect the workplace. With links to further information from the Government and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).