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…tant framework called ‘CUSP’TM that you can use both to prevent stress and reduce the risk when stress has occurred. A key aim here is to build an atmosphere and team environment which de-stigmatises stress. Stress is simply a reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands. We all have excessive pressures or demands sometimes, so such a stigma is pointless and damaging. Unless people feel able to be open about what is causing them stress,…

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What is the role of a Mental Health First Aider?

…Aiders? Embedding mental health first aid within an organisation helps to reduce stigma and create a more positive culture as it encourages people to talk about mental health more easily. Mental health first aiders are trained to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and to have the confidence to start a conversation and guide a colleague to appropriate support. The role of a Mental Health First Aider Similar to a physical health first…

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Active Bystander Training

…on our interactions with others and increase their awareness to manage and reduce them in the workplace. Read more Find out more   Please get in touch with us if you have any questions. We are always happy to talk about our courses and help you to work out the best match for your requirements. Email us here WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY “The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting some…

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Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers

…rtive approach to mental ill-health are more likely to retain their staff, reduce absenteeism, enhance performance and improve the likelihood of recovery. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence’s (NICE) mental health at work guideline aims to promote a supportive and inclusive work environment and includes a recommendation to provide training for managers. This course incorporates the areas NICE recommend organisations consider when offeri…

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Mental Health Awareness Training

…hem from doing the right thing. Training a workforce in mental health awareness can: Help tackle prejudice and stigma Support employees to stay in work Reduce sickness and absenteeism Promote emotional and mental health wellbeing…

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A Story of Gender Bias at Work – Book Review

…became based around home and family life while men’s role in domestic life reduced. ‘The industrial revolution saw the rise of large professional bodies for groups such as engineers, chemists and accountants. All of these jobs required an education and therefore excluded women, who were not allowed into many universities.’ ‘In was only in the 1960’s that Harvard University, Princeton University and New York University allowed women to be granted P…

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Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work Resources

…for employees; developing clear HR and reporting systems e.g. processes to reduce risk of retaliation or gossip; developing a culture, with the commitment of senior management, that reflects an intolerance of sexual harrassment.   Additional Resources Pages View our Stress Management Resources here View our Mental Health Awareness Resources here View our Bullying Awareness Resources here View our Mindfulness Resources here View our Equality & Dive…

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Desk Stretches

…o learn some go-to desk stretches, the team here found them quick and easy to do and hope you do too! Office stretches to prevent and reduce desk-life pain Infographic by Quill…

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Articles – Tips to Relieve Stress and Keep Your Mind Sharp

…ne of Britain’s leading doctors, we should only work four days per week to reduce stress and allow us to have more time for the important things in life. But with the biggest gap of all the EU members between our collectively agreed hours and the actual time we spend working, is it likely? Three tips to remove stress throughout the day Some handy food and drink-related tips to help relieve stress – one for breakfast-time, one for lunch and a third…

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Newsletter 34 – January 2007

…pe could bring. Incorporating some new habits into your life in 2007 could reduce stress as well as increasing your happiness and overall life satisfaction.   4. Web-sites/resources Websites we thought you might be interested in: An excellent database of activities happening in the UK including running, climbing, triathalon and walking timeoutdoors.com/events Some computer games you might want to pass on to friends and family from the Nobel Prize…

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