Quiz - Think you know about stress in the workplace?
Think you know about stress in the workplace? Take this quiz to find out.
Read full articleUpcoming Course - Identifying and Managing Stress
Our next open 1 day Identifying and Managing Stress course will be taking place on Wednesday 27th April 2016. To register your interest, please email katie@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full article5 Things Your Child Can Teach You About Resilience
Everybody experiences stress at some point. Through my work, I often get asked questions like ‘what are the best ways to manage stress?’ or ‘how can I reduce my stress levels?’ It may seem strange, but try looking to your child for guidance.
Read full article5 Ways Depression Can Affect an Employee
Depression is more common than you think with 1 in 5 people experiencing depression at some point in their lives.
Read full articleWhy I Practice Mindfulness and You Should Too
Modern life is increasingly busy, aiming to get from A to B as quickly as possible, with often little acknowledgement of yourself or your surroundings.
Read full article5 Foods to Help You Improve Your Mood
We all have down days from time to time, whether it is due to a bad day at work, waking up feeling a bit under the weather, or just because of the general stresses associated with everyday life.
Read full articleUpcoming Course - Mental Health First Aid Lite
Our next open 3 hour Mental Health First Aid Lite Course will be taking place on Wednesday 4th May in Solihull. To register your interest, please email katie@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleStress - Why Ignorance Fails and Talking Succeeds
In 2014/15, 43% of all working days lost in the UK were due to stress (Health and Safety Executive).
Read full articleWhen Does Anxiety Become a Disorder?
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some points in their life, whether it is their first day of work, in the moments before giving a presentation to a large group of people, or just if their workload becomes too high to cope with. However, there is a point when levels of anxiety become abnormal, and can be an indicator of a disorder.
Read full articleProactive vs Reactive
Stress and mental health problems are common with 1 in 6 employees likely to experience problems with stress, anxiety and depression at any one time. You are probably working with someone with a mental health problem.
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