More businesses are recognising that the mental health of their employees is as important as their physical health. As colleagues, managers and workmates we may face situations where we are not sure how to talk to someone about their mental health. Vomiting and stomach upsets can be easier to discuss than depression and anxiety! A…
Read moreChange is the only thing we can be sure of.
As summer ends many people are facing change in their lives; for example, a new school or college. Of course, change can happen at any point and might be something like moving house, or changing jobs. If change is something that you find difficult to cope with, it can be really hard, and it can be…
Read moreStigma and mental health… Time to talk?
When was the last time you talked about how you were really feeling? For some people, it comes naturally. They feel comfortable doing so and surround themselves with others who are happy to have this kind of conversation. For others, however, it’s not that simple and the stigma they feel can be overwhelming. If…
Read moreDiscussing mental health at work: the podcast
Unlike physical conditions, which can be obvious to other people, mental health conditions may go unnoticed for some time. Despite roughly one in four of us experiencing a mental health condition during the course of our lifetime, mental health can still be a taboo subject and those living with such conditions can experience stigma and…
Read moreUnhelpful thinking habits at Christmas
Christmas is coming – that’s a given. For some though, the season to be jolly creates more stress and anxiety than any other time of the year. However, sometimes we can be our own worst enemy and our unhelpful thinking habits can create problems that perhaps don’t really exist. Before you try and find somewhere…
Read moreMental health at work: the difficult conversation…
Freedom Therapy counsellor Nicola Tatham, based in Derbyshire poses the following scenario that is something many of us will have experienced at work. Take a moment to read it through and then make a note of what your instinctual reaction was. What thoughts did you have? How did you feel? What do you think you…
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