Mental Health Support in the workplace – a proactive approach
Embracing a Proactive Approach to Workplace Mental Health Support : A Paradigm Shift Mental Health Support in the workplace is shifting to a proactive approach. As human beings, we take a proactive approach to so many things. Some people take a proactive approach to their physical health. They exercise regularly, eat correctly and ‘look after […]
Why Mental Health is Often Missing from Business Culture
The Overlooked Priority: Why Mental Health is Often Missing from Business Values and Culture Mental health in the workplace is no longer a topic that can be ignored or relegated to the sidelines. Yet, despite increasing awareness of its importance, many businesses still fail to incorporate mental health into their core values and culture. I […]
Understanding and transforming a toxic work culture
Understanding and Transforming Toxic Work Culture Driven by Fear In today’s world, the mental well-being of employees has become increasingly recognised as a crucial part of business success. Despite this increased awareness, many workplaces still allow toxic cultures driven by fear to continue. These toxic cultures can severely impact the mental health of their workforce. […]
The Power of Time Management on Productivity and Mental Health
The Power of Time Management: Boosting Productivity, Efficiency, and Mental Health In a world that gets faster by the day, time management is more than just a skill; it’s a critical element for achieving success and maintaining well-being. Effective time management can transform how we approach our tasks, influence our productivity, enhance our efficiency, […]
Creating a supportive mental health culture in the workplace
Creating a Supportive Mental Health Culture in the Workplace In any demanding work environment, mental health and creating a supportive mental health culture is a critical concern for businesses. The mental well-being of employees is not only a moral obligation but also a business imperative. A positive mental health culture can lead to increased productivity, […]
Mental Health in the workplace needs MORE than just initiatives!
Mental Health In The Workplace Needs More Than Just Initiatives Initiatives such as mental health days, mental health weeks and even mental health months have their place. The problem is that they can become a bit mundane. The risk is that they become part of the ‘tick-box’ exercise that we are trying to get away […]
Mental Health and HSE Legislation – it happened!
Mental Health and HSE Legislation – it happened Mental health first aid has been around for a while now. Some claim it is the gold standard of mental health support in the workplace. May we can discuss that in another article. However, one thing is for certain, it is here to stay. As reported in […]
How to support your mental health first aiders and your HR team
How to support your mental health first aiders and your HR team. There is a reason why counsellors and therapists have to have support. In that world it is called supervision and their supervisors are there as a sounding board. They are there to listen and remove the burden that the work brings with it. […]
How can 24/7 access to mental health workshops help your staff
How can 24/7 access to mental health workshops help your staff? There are many providers of mental health support in the workplace, usually called Employeee Assistance Programs (EAP’s). Nearly all of them offer some form of helpline that is usually open 24/7 for people to call in. In THIS article we discuss how to choose […]