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Mental Health in the Workplace

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Why we should focus on minimising employee illbeing to aid workplace wellbeing

By Amanda Furness | 16 May 2024

This post begins with some research which concludes that efforts to improve wellbeing at work are directed too narrowly. It then goes on to highlight some courses that can help employers looking to minimise employee illbeing in the workplace. They present opportunities to explore strategies that can enhance a culture of psychological safety and trust.

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Moving more at work for our mental health

By Amanda Furness | 15 May 2024

In line with the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we offer some simple suggestions for building movement into our working day.

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Sympathy, Empathy & Compassion at work – what’s the difference?

By Amanda Furness | 24 January 2024

A look at the differences between sympathy, empathy and compassion, and the effects of displaying each trait in the workplace on both the recipient and provider. Also included is a short collection of resources for those who would like to know more about the need for and benefits of leading with compassion in the workplace.

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Do you seek or avoid conversations about grief at work?

By Amanda Furness | 07 December 2023

For this year’s National Grief Awareness Week (2 – 8 December) we have reviewed and updated the section on grief within our mental health resources and consider why we may avoid conversations about grief at work.

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Creating a great workplace – ensure team psychological safety

By Amanda Furness | 10 October 2023

What exactly is team psychological safety and how does building it in the workplace benefit individuals, those who lead them and the organisation as a whole … we offer a 5min read to help you find out.

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Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

By Amanda Furness | 07 September 2023

By acting to establish a supportive environment in the workplace, we can all help to create a world where suicide is preventable and mental health prioritised. For this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, we highlight 4 ways that we can Create Hope Through Action at work and contribute to suicide prevention.

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Tips to help support the mental health of on and offshore energy workers

By Amanda Furness | 12 June 2023

Some practical tips and suggestions relating to a few of the key results of a study into the mental health of on and offshore energy workers. Includes a brief reminder of the business case for investing in mental wellbeing together with links to four articles which may be of interest to leaders and managers.

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Anxiety Webinar – Free event for Mental Health Awareness Week

By Jan Lawrence | 04 May 2023

To support this year’s Mental Health Awareness week we are delivering a free 45 min live online webinar on this year’s theme, anxiety – a normal emotion but one which can get out of control, learn some facts and tips.

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Returning to the Workplace – Re-entry Anxiety

By Amanda Furness | 25 October 2021

Who would have thought in 2018 that Re-entry Anxiety would be a term that would become embedded in our common vocabulary by 2021? In this article we look at what it is, the considerations it poses for organisations, along with actions leaders and individuals can take to move forward positively and harmoniously.

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Loneliness is not just a personal issue

By Amanda Furness | 05 July 2021

Loneliness has many dimensions, this post includes suggested actions for organisations and a collection of resources for individuals and workplaces.

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