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Guest Blog - Happiness

Katie Buckingham April 30th, 2015

• Thought Leadership

Great guest blog on happiness written by Samaritans volunteer Guy Marshall

Mental Health Doesn't Affect Our Company, Does It?

Katie Buckingham March 30th, 2015

• Mental Health

To many people, the terms ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Mental health problem’ mean the same thing. The truth is; we all have mental health (just as we all have physical health) and 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year.

Women in Business

Katie Buckingham January 30th, 2015

• Altruist

On Wednesday 28th January 2015, facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions, John Callaghan, Principal of Solihull College led a session of appreciation and admiration towards women, particularly those in the work place. Minister of State for Employment and previous business woman, Esther McVey, also attended the event to raise awareness and encourage employers and educators to help women reach their potential in the run up to International Women’s Day.

How Stress Affects an Employee. The Story of Peter

Katie Buckingham January 30th, 2015

• Mental Health

The following story is fictional, however it has been based on a series of true stories within various businesses. It is just an example of how stress can affect a normally healthy, productive and valued employee.

My Amazing Day at the Women of the Year Awards

Katie Buckingham October 16th, 2014

• Thought Leadership

Monday 13th October marked the 60th Women of the Year Lunch and Awards; an event which honours women from all walks of life in recognition of their contribution to society.

Katie Nominated Woman of The Year

Katie Buckingham September 15th, 2014

• Altruist

Katie Buckingham, founder of Altruist, has been selected in recognition of her personal contribution to society to join 450 women from all walks of life at the special 60th Women of the Year Lunch.

10 Early Warning Signs of Stress & Mental Health Issues

Katie Buckingham July 21st, 2014

• Mental Health

It is important that we are able to spot the early signs of stress and mental health issues in the workplace. As with physical health, the sooner you intervene and begin to help the problem, the quicker the recovery will be.

Young Entrepreneur Speaks at Samaritans Conference

Katie Buckingham July 9th, 2014

• Altruist

Katie Buckingham (pictured), founder of social enterprise Altruist, inspired others as she delivered a talk on ‘Understanding Mental Health Issues’ to an audience of 150 listening volunteers.