The issues surrounding mental health at work are concerning and a record number of days are being lost due to work related stress but also to a range of other mental health issues. There is [...]
What are the factors that impact on mental health and wellbeing at work? The research is clear that working conditions are one of the key predictors of mental health in the workplace. Whilst it is [...]
10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day, hoping to raise awareness and promote action so as to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide. This annual health initiative was started by the World Health [...]
Occupational Health Awareness Week 18th to 23rd September 2023 Occupational Health – Bringing OH Support To Small Business In high income countries, such as the UK, improvements in occupational health and safety are seen as [...]
12th – 16th June marks this year’s Men’s Health Week. The aim of the campaign is to ensure men and boys are able to access health information and services, so that they may live longer, [...]
This year, 15th – 21st May is Mental Health Awareness Week. This is an annual event hoping to tackle the stigma, and raise awareness of mental health. The focus this year is anxiety. Though anxiety [...]
It is thought that between 15-20% of the UK workforce is estimated to be in a “neurominority”. This means that their thinking skills and behaviours might not be the norm – for example those with [...]
It’s that time of year again – Blue Monday is here. It’s claimed to be the most depressing day of the year, due to the cold dark days of winter, the financial difficulties many face [...]
Highlighting Mens Health and Workplace Wellbeing For many years now, November has seen men across the world growing their facial hair for Movember to campaign for men’s health. Movember focuses on making a difference in [...]
A mental health assessment must take place within the framework of a Management Referral. An employee suffering from a stress related or mental health illness will benefit from an early referral to Occupational Health. This [...]
