Mental health myths and facts
Mental illness affects around one in four people in the UK. And while awareness of these...
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Helping your loved one lift the stigma of mental illness
Illnesses have a ripple effect—reaching beyond one individual to touch their family members,...
Quick tips for staying healthy (infographic)
Understanding the connection between positivity and physical health
Does being healthy make you happy, or does being happy make you healthy? How are these two aspects...
Menopause: Effective self-care strategies for a healthy and fulfilling future
Menopause can cause some difficult mental and physical symptoms but it does not signal the end of...
Lifting the load: Understanding and sharing emotional labour at home
You might have heard the term “emotional labour” in the media, but it’s often misunderstood. This...
You don't have to win the lottery to enjoy life
When was the last time you heard someone suggest that you need to relax more and enjoy life? Maybe...
A checklist for positive mental health
You may think having okay mental health is enough. But positive mental health encompasses much more...
Striving to be happy: How to achieve a sense of wellbeing
Have you noticed how some people seem more content than others, even though they face many of the...
Five ways to simplify your life
“All of us yearn for a simpler life in which we can be more present,” says Mary Pipher, clinical...
Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness
There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness – it could be lack of access...
Understanding and practising preventative health care
While seeking care when ill is important, preventative measures can help avoid many health issues...
Recognising a mental health issue and giving support
Everyone deals with emotional ups and downs. But how can you tell if that stress, sadness, or...
Are you struggling with depression?
Everyone occasionally feels sad or down, but often these feelings pass within a couple of days....
Helping your loved one lift the stigma of mental illness
Illnesses have a ripple effect—reaching beyond one individual to touch their family members,...
Understanding how assistance programs work
An assistance programme (also referred to as an employee assistance programme or EAP) is a service...
Supporting neurodiversity at work
Every person is different, and at work we all need to ensure that our workplace is accommodating,...
Gender identity: Understanding basic terms
Over the decades, the mainstream view of gender identity being a simple binary that corresponds to...
How’s your financial discipline?
Financial discipline is all about making spending and saving choices that help you achieve your...
Checking your financial wellbeing
No matter how good you are with your finances, it makes sense to conduct a financial wellbeing...
Managing grief: tips for you and your children
Loss is a part of life. Whether it’s a death or devastating diagnosis, difficult situations test us...
Helping your team cope with grief and loss in the workplace
As a manager you need to be able to respond compassionately and professionally when a death occurs...
Learning to be more assertive
Being assertive is a way of respecting your rights. Learning how to be aware of your feelings,...
Identifying and treating sexual problems for women
An enjoyable sex life is a healthy and natural part of adulthood. However, most women have gone...
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Heart disease is a major health risk that can have tragic consequences. Heart and circulatory...
Quick tips for starting and sticking with a fitness plan
Physical activity is crucial for good health; it plays a major role in maintaining a healthy...
Setting SMART goals
Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....
How Do I Get There from Here? Setting and attaining career goals
Use the map. Don't forget to refer to your map when making career decisions. Your career map may be...
Mindful break: Pausing for gratitude (video)
Gratitude Journal
People who practise gratitude are more optimistic, more likely to achieve their goals, and happier...
Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness
There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness – it could be lack of access...
Eating disorders affect men, too
Eating disorders are commonly associated with females—in particular, the notion of the young...
Sadness in the spotlight
It’s okay to feel sad. In fact, everyone feels sad from time to time. It’s a normal human emotion...
Assessing if you are depressed
All of us feel down sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....
Five secrets of successful students
Why do some students seem to excel even though they aren’t studying longer than others or taking...
Eat for health: Building conscious eating habits
The effects of positivity on brain health
The relationship between our thoughts and brain chemistry is influenced by many factors, as every...
Prioritising yourself: The importance of self-care
We live hectic lives and have constant demands on our time. It's all too common to place work and...
When someone you care about engages in risky substance use
If you have a relative or friend who may have a drug or an alcohol problem, it's important to know...
Recovery is possible
If you or someone you love is struggling to overcome addiction to alcohol or drugs, you know how...
Managing stress after a natural disaster
It can be very challenging to manage stress after a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane,...
When you or your children are upset by news reports
Media coverage of a violent crime, natural disaster, war, act of terrorism, or other disturbing...
Childhood depression
All children feel sad sometimes, but some may face these feelings daily, in which case they may...
Advocating for your child’s mental health
As a child grows and develops through childhood and into adolescence, some parents may notice the...
Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is quite common. In fact, it’s likely you know someone with ASD....
Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood
In recent years, understanding and awareness of neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism, and...
The importance of assertiveness in work-life balance
Striving for a healthy balance between the demands on you—in and out of the office—means setting...
Understanding menopause
Menopause is the natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of childbearing and menstrual...
Are you at risk for heart disease?
Heart disease is a major health risk that can have tragic consequences. Heart and circulatory...
Relationships: Friends keep you healthy
Most people know that proper nutrition and exercise promote good health, but did you know that...
Five ways to simplify your life
“All of us yearn for a simpler life in which we can be more present,” says Mary Pipher, clinical...
Setting SMART goals
Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....
Pursue your purpose by creating a personal mission statement
Do all of your responsibilities make it hard to keep your eye on your big goals in life? Would you...
Personal resilience in life and work
Some people seem to cope with work and family issues effectively, achieve goals successfully, and...
Managing family conflict
Strong, supportive family relationships can be as important as a healthy diet and regular exercise....
Fighting fairly
Differences of opinion are a natural part of relationships. Even if you and your partner have a...
Are you struggling with depression?
Everyone occasionally feels sad or down, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days....
Assessing if you are depressed
All of us feel down sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....
