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Why is Mental Health Important for Youth Development?

Jasmine Hartshorne-Khan April 8th, 2019

• Youth

Youth mental health has come into sharp focus over recent months, but what are the facts and why has it caught so many people’s attention? 1 in 10 young people experience a mental health issue at any given time which is about 3 in a typical classroom. A further 15% have less severe problems that put them at risk of developing mental health problems in the future and half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14.

Managing Employee Stress during Significant Organisational Change

Michael Gregson April 8th, 2019

• Strategy

Today, managing change is a critical part of organisation’s agendas and is ever more important in a fast-paced world and unpredictable future. Much consideration is given to working practices, new structures, new ways of working, processes and results and how the new organisation will be. But how does this impact the employees and their engagement, mindset and behaviour in relation to the change that is happening around them?

Ways to Maintain your Mental Health and Work a Stressful Job

Jasmine Hartshorne-Khan April 4th, 2019

• Resilience

‘Burn out’ is exhaustion which occurs as a result of excessive demands on energy, strength, or resources. It is usually experienced as physical, mental and emotional debilitation and is often caused by a stressful job.

How Mental Health Training Became Fundamental To Your Business

Katie Buckingham February 28th, 2019

• Strategy

Mental Health at Work training involves coaching line managers and HR staff so that they’re able to spot signs of stress in their teams and provide timely and appropriate support to employees.

4 Tips to Support Your Staff on Time To Talk Day

Katie Buckingham January 30th, 2019

• Mental Health

Time To Talk day happens every year in February and provides an excellent opportunity for businesses across the UK to encourage their staff to talk about mental health. 31% of people have experienced mental health issues at work. Tragically, some still feel ashamed to tell their colleagues how they feel and therefore don’t get the support they need.

Here Is How To Help Your Team Feel Happy At Work

Katie Buckingham January 4th, 2019

• Engagement

Feeling happy at work is important for everyone. To ensure that teams are enjoying themselves every day and coming into the office with a renewed sense of purpose and energy, it is important to adjust your office culture to their needs, so that each team member is able to thrive.

How To Have A Christmas Social Without Alcohol

Katie Buckingham December 6th, 2018

• Topical

It’s that time of year again. Orders for Christmas jumpers are being placed, venues are being booked and your whole team is preparing to make this year’s Christmas social 10x better than last year’s.

5 Ways To Prepare Yourself For Your First Day In A New Role

Katie Buckingham November 20th, 2018

• Engagement

Anyone starting a new role is always going to be a bit nervous. Being surrounded by a supportive team will help you loads as you settle into your new position. However, even when you’re surrounded by a great team, it can be difficult to adjust to a brand-new working environment.

Why Employers Should Be Concerned About The Lack Of Mental Health Support At UK Universities

Katie Buckingham November 7th, 2018

• Youth

In April 2018, Bristol University student Natasha Abrahart was found dead. She had taken her own life. She was one of ten students at this university alone who took their own lives over an eighteen-month period from the winter of 2016 to the spring of 2018.

Why Work Still Needs To Be Done To Raise Awareness Of Mental Ill-Health In The Workplace

Katie Buckingham October 10th, 2018

• Mental Health

Being World Mental Health Day, today is a great opportunity to draw attention to aspects of mental ill-health which often go unseen in the workplace.