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How supportive management can help us to stay mentally healthy at work

8 June 2014 0 Comments

The recognition that mental health isn’t just the responsibility of individuals, but is influenced by the environment in which people operate is the key to a better work environment.

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‘Parity of esteem’ and the workplace

4 June 2014 0 Comments

The push to value mental health in the same way that we value physical health is high on the Government’s mental health agenda. So what does this mean in the workplace and what can we do to make it this happens?

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Some thoughts on stigma

6 December 2013 1 Comment
Some thoughts on stigma

There is still great stigma in admitting to a mental health problem, particularly when you are male, and particularly in such testosterone-filled environments as the world of professional sport.

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Nice work if you can get it

6 November 2013 0 Comments
Nice work if you can get it

For millions of us a good deal of our waking hours are spent at work, with the rest of the time often divided between travelling to work and worrying about work. It’s no wonder, then, that mental health in the workplace is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.

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The Cost of Austerity

28 August 2012 0 Comments

We know that around half of adult mental health problems are first identifiable in childhood – so if we manage to create a nation of resilient, emotionally healthy children we will significantly reduce mental health problems later in life.

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