I have been privileged to work with many amazing young people and their families. Often, I have been asked for advice. Too frequently I have been unable to signpost to effective services and have felt utterly useless. As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week I have written a short narrative that is based on real conversations and real people in the hope that the theme of surviving to thriving resonates beyond May 14th.
Read full articleToday marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week 2017. The theme this year is 'Surviving to Thriving' but what does this mean for mental health?
Read full articleUsing personal experience, Katie educates others on the issue of mental health. Her inspirational talks have led to her being commissioned to speak nationally, receiving on average 96% good/excellent feedback from delegates.
Read full articleOur next open 2 day Mental Health First Aid course will be taking place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th June 2017 in Wolverhampton. To register your interest, please email info@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleAlmost 1 in 3 employees have experienced poor mental health whilst at work. There is no doubt that increasing workloads and demands will cause stress. This atmosphere makes it hard to “switch-off” from your workplace mentality or find time to wind down.
Read full articleOur next 3 hour Resilience and Stress Management course will be taking place on Friday 19th May 2017 in Liverpool. To register your interest, please email tayla@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleWork–related stress is the second most commonly reported cause of ill-health in Great Britain. Latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics show that it accounts for 37% of all ill-health cases and 45% of all working days lost, culminating in 11.7 million working days lost for 2015/16.
Read full articleHandsam Ltd is a leading provider of compliance consultancy services, online management systems, support and advice to the education sector.
Read full article3 hour Mental Health First Aid Lite course will be taking place on Wednesday 26th April in Wolverhampton. To register your interest, please email tayla@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleOur next open 3 hour Mental Health First Aid Lite course will be taking place on Monday 20th March 2017 in Solihull. To register your interest, please email tayla@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
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