FIRST AID MONTH: Integrating psychological support into safety culture
Mental health support in the workplace has evolved rapidly over the last decade, and today it is viewed as a fundamental component of organisational safety, not a standalone wellbeing initiative. Mental health first aid (MHFA) is increasingly being recognised as just as essential as physical first aid, helping organisations identify early warning signs, intervene before […]
HSE reiterates guidance on mental health awareness
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers to go beyond raising awareness and take practical steps to prevent work-related stress. In 2023/24, approximately half of all self-reported cases of work-related ill health in Great Britain—whether new or ongoing—were linked to stress, depression, or anxiety, according to data from the Labour Force Survey and […]
The mental cost of running an SME
The evidence shows that small business owners are disproportionately affected by mental health issues compared to the wider population. Largely driven by the stresses of owning and operating a business, SME owners are susceptible to a range of mental health problems. A study from SimplyBusiness found that 80% of small business owners have suffered with poor mental […]
Expert calls for mental health injuries to be treated as seriously as physical injuries in workplace
A corporate psychologist is spearheading a campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated with the same importance as physical ones. Tina Catling (pictured), a Principal Practitioner for the Association for British Psychology, is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Royal Society of the Arts. She is lobbying […]
Let’s Talk: Why the construction sector must embrace workplace mental health support
In England, more than one in seven people say their mental health is either bad, or the worst it has ever been. Brits have faced a range of challenges in recent years, with inflation and the cost-of-living crisis continuing to affect mental health. In an attempt to combat this, movements like MIND have encouraged more open attitudes […]
Three steps to embrace ‘mental fitness’ in high-pressure work environments
The modern sales professional faces numerous challenges in their line of work but there is no larger contributor to lost revenue and declining revenue performance than mental fitness. Research has found that mental health problems cost the UK economy a staggering £117.9 billion every year and almost three-quarters of the cost (72%) is due to lost productivity. However, this also […]
Construction industry rallies behind HSE mental health campaign
The construction industry has stepped-up its efforts to combat work-related stress and promote good mental health by joining the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign. March sees the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA), the National Federation of Demolition Contractors […]
41% of employers expecting growing demand for mental health support
Mental health will top the list of support most demanded by employees in 2024, according to new research from Towergate Health & Protection. The research into health and wellbeing support in the workplace asked 500 HR professionals which areas they thought would see the biggest increase in demand for support over the next 12 months. Mental health topped […]
Mental Health and Neurodiversity in the Workplace – a key focus for 2024
By Lou Campbell, Programmes Director of Wellbeing Partners The conversation around neurodivergence in the workplace continues to gather pace, with encouraging moves towards awareness, inclusion and support for neurodivergent employees. But a fundamentally important topic of discussion – the intersectionality of neurodivergence and mental health issues – is frequently underestimated and misunderstood. Whilst neurodiversities such […]
WELLBEING MONTH: Creating emotionally safe workplaces
Workplace wellbeing has risen to the forefront of organisational priorities, heralding a transformative approach to occupational health and safety (OHS). The recent trends in this domain are shaped by a holistic understanding of wellness, acknowledging that employee health extends beyond physical safety to encompass mental and emotional wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness There has been a […]