There are many common misconceptions floating around about the impact and management of mental health. In order to dispel some of these misconceptions, here are 5 statements about mental health which are either a ‘FACT’ or a ‘MYTH’.
Read full articleToday marks World Mental Health Day 2017 with this year's theme being workplace well-being.
Read full articleDespite the heavy emphasis placed on the importance of one’s IQ, intelligence in academia and the workplace, there is a lesser known type of intelligence which is just as, and arguably more so, important for success in the workplace.
Read full articleMismanagement of mental health problems in the workplace are costing UK businesses £30.3 billion per year. Failure to implement strategies to support employees, may result in organisations experiencing problems with presenteeism, absenteeism and lack of engagement and motivation in staff.
Read full articleKatie Buckingham, founder of Altruist Enterprises, needs your help in a campaign to deliver mental health awareness workshops to young people in Birmingham.
Read full articleEmployee absence is currently a major issue for UK businesses with employers facing a yearly bill of around £9 billion for sick pay and associated costs with individuals missing out on £4 billion a year in lost earnings.
Read full articleOur next open 2 day Mental Health First Aid course will be taking place on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th October 2017 in Birmingham City Centre. To register your interest, please email info@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleOur next Mental Health First Aid Lite course will be taking place on Monday 9th October 2017 in Solihull. The course is 3 hours long and is open to all. To register your interest, please email info@altruistuk.com, and state your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleIn 2016, it was demonstrated that an adult at school was notified in less than half of all bullying incidents (Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2016).
Read full articleMismanagement of mental health is costing UK business over £30 billion per year and it is highly unlikely that a day goes by without at least some of your employees encountering problems at work that can lead to increased levels of stress.
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